I still have the scars on my arms from a suicide attempt, is there a cosmetic procedure to get rid of them?

Answer 1

There will always be a scar. However, you could have a plastic surgeon "redo" the scar (cut it out, get a new scar) so that they hopefully don't look as noticeable. short of that, try moisturizing creams/lotions and ALWAYS use sunblock on the scars

Answer 2

I had a similar problem with several pre-cancerous moles that I had removed (visible red and puffy scars up to two inches in length). I found that vitamin E works well, but only if it is within a year or so of receiving the scars. If the scar kelioided (Became raised or bumpy or is discolored) cortezone injections work wonders. Also, laser treatments work well (it just feels very warm) as does a type of laser treatment called I.P.L.. IPL feels similar to a ruberband snapping on the scar multiple times, but the pain does not last more than 5 minutes. The laser is ment to "zap" the pigment out of the scars, removing discoloration. These are just a small example of treatments availiable. I would recommend going to a cosmetic dermatology clinic or a *good* plastic surgeon (with plastic surgeons, be sure to get at LEAST 3 consultations- trust me. You might end up like I did with a bigger scar than before!). Some of the treatments can be expensive and most need multiple times before the effects begin to show. But it is well worth it!!! Good luck! And have fun with all those dermatologists!!! :-D


P.S. This is copied from another post I wrote. I got voted best answer for that one, so don't vote for me again! That wouldn't be very fair....... vote for the person above me!!! nice answer btw! :)

Answer 3

I have a lot of scars from surgery. Some became hypertrophic, + / or spead / failed, even months after surgery! These days, my plastic surgeon will put dissolving stitches into my dermis, if he is removing skin cancers from my legs or back; that has better results!

Anyhow, as a person with Gorlin Syndrome, I have had a LOT of surgery! Most of my tumours have been basal cell carcinomas -- this is typical of Gorlin Syndrome.

Don't worry! I am getting to the "point"!

Now, the wonderful modern treatment for superficial basal cell carcinomas is a cream, called Aldara. The drug in it is called Imiquimod. It can "cure" BCCs without surgery!

But this is where it gets VERY interesting!

I have even read some research papers, where doctors were using Aldara cream to "remodel" scars... to make them look more like normal skin.

Discuss with your doctor, whether they would prescribe Aldara cream (Imiquimod), for you to try ... maybe __after__ neatening your present scars ... or even __before__ you resort to surgical excision of your scars.

BTW, my plastic surgeon does lovely neat work; the scars on my face can be hard for even ME to find, after a while. It is important to keep the scars taped, while they are healing .... months! This helps them heal as really narrow lines, instead of broad shiny stripes etc.

Answer 4

As J said, always protect your scars from the sun, otherwise they can darken and spread(flatten). I've used silicon strips on my scars and they seemed to have helped. Good luck!!