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Minimising scars

Question:

Hi doctor. About 2 weeks ago i had an accident whilst dancing at a friends wedding and fell to the dancefloor and hit my head on the ground and cut my forehead.I had to get stitches(internal ones as the cut was 2 cm in length) and im a bit worried about the scars on my head.I have been given dermatix and i would like to know if there is any other treatment which will help reduce the scar as i have my own wedding in 4weeks and would like the scar to be as minimal as possible.I have done some research and came across something mentioning steroid injections.Is there anything you can recommend from your professional experience which might help me? Kind regards, Karlo

Answer:

There are ways to minimise scars after surgery or an accident. New scars should be kept out of the sun for at least 3 months to avoid pigmentation. The use of massage and Silicone creams or sheets for the first 3 months will also allow the scar to mature more quickly. All scars will improve over the first 12 months and there are some options including corticosteriod injections duroing that period that may help improve the appearance of a scar. Ultimately after 12 months if a scar is not acceptable surgical revision can be considered.

Dr Jeremy Hunt is a renowned plastic surgeon, appearing on shows such as Nine's Body Work. Having trained in Australia and the United States, Dr Hunt has been continually exposed to the latest advances in plastic surgery, ensuring that the patient is offered the best treatment available, while maintaining the utmost professionalism, and discretion at all times.

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