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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Scar Revision for Face
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Scar Revision for Face
by mleight, Oct 18, 2008 03:12AM
Hi I have a scar on the right side of my face. It is approximately 3.5 inches long and runs exactly along my smile line. It is thin near on the top but about a half inch wide as it approaches the jaw (because of jaw tension I believe I was told). It also has more mass and is kind of hard near the jaw. The initial wound was very deep and severed a facial artery, and the scar is just over 2 years old. (My scar looks almost exactly like the facial scars that the one that the actor Jamie Hector has -- http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1689623040/nm0373100).
I know that I will always have the scar, but I'm wondering 1) if scar revision can do anything to help lessen its appearance and if so 2) how can I find a good -- or, if possible, the best -- facial plastic surgeon? (I'm in the NYC area and cost is not a factor).
Thanks
I know that I will always have the scar, but I'm wondering 1) if scar revision can do anything to help lessen its appearance and if so 2) how can I find a good -- or, if possible, the best -- facial plastic surgeon? (I'm in the NYC area and cost is not a factor).
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Oct 21, 2008 04:41PM
, Oct 21, 2008 04:41PM
The results of scar revision are some of the most difficult to predict. Often there is improvement, but never complete erasure. I would seek out a board certified plastic surgeon, probably one recommended by your primary care doctor.
Member Comments (1)
by nancyrichards2, May 06, 2009 01:07PM
A related discussion, scar revision from carotid artery surgery was started.
