I've got a scar from a second degree burn on my hand. It is healed as much as it is going to and it looks ugly. Is there a laser treatment or any kind of surgical procedure that would improve its appearance?
2007-04-03 18:12:08 · 9 answers · asked by Wysstran 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
yes, plastic surgery can get rid of it. my uncle is one and he does everything from removing scars to tattoos.
2007-04-03 18:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by BeRandom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but talk to your doctor, I know there are proceedures, not sure how or what is done, look into San Antonio, Texas as we have BAMC here (Army hospital, yes they will help you even if you aren't military) that is the number 1 burn specialist hospital in the world, ALL burn victims from the war, car accidents, explosions, etc are sent there.
2007-04-03 18:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by ndfwhfi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. At best, all you would be doing is replacing one scar- with another. Try not to let it bother you too much. If you still have full use of the hand- be thankfull. We ALL accumulate scars over the years from some event or other; consider yours as just another "war wound" of life.
2007-04-03 18:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the amount and depth of tissue damage - both laser and plastic surgery - synthetic skin graphing is available, consult with a dermatologist/plastic surgeon to find out which may be the best option
2007-04-03 18:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by rowanwagner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's always plastic surgery.
2007-04-03 18:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Babybop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
skin graphs. Get a consulation from a plastic or reconstructive surgeon.
2007-04-03 18:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by KelBean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ofcourse, consult a plastic surgeon, but after one or two years of your burn,
2007-04-03 18:18:05 · answer #7 · answered by dr s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully you used Neosporin during the initial healing process, and are now using a high end scar cream (not Mederma).
Here's a good one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/DERMECTIN-SERUM-CONCENTRATE-SCAR-TREATMENT-NEW-SCARS_W0QQitemZ300098144103QQcategoryZ33164QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
2007-04-03 18:19:23 · answer #8 · answered by itry007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. It's mainly you who will notice it.
2007-04-03 18:14:39 · answer #9 · answered by Joe C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE IS...BUT IT REQUIRES MORE BURNING
2007-04-03 18:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by WHATS WORSE? WRITING OR READING? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋