Removing old burn scar

[jay019]

I have a burn mark on my face on my right cheek that i had since i was 15. I am now 23. I was wondering if it's possible to remove or lighten this scar with laser treatment or any other means? Thankyou.

[jay019]

Thankyou for the response,  I will take your advice and try the various creams u recommended. If that does not work, oh well. i have lived with it since 15 so it's become apart of me i guess. No one has ever asked me about it..not even my closest of friends but i do wonder sometimes if i can remove it. I will do some research into chemical peeling and microdermabrasion. never heard of that  before. Thank again. i will keep u posted. I can send u a picture of u like.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
What you seem to be having is post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The treatment for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation includes various skin creams like hydroquinone, azelaic acid, corticosteroids, tretinoin cream and laser treatment. If it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.