How A Scar On The Chest Post A Surgery Be Treated?

Posted on Sun, 19 Mar 2017

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Sun, 19 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hello doctor. I have a 7 inch surgery scar on my chest because i had a open heart surgery at the age of 3. Now i am 26 and this surgery scar affects my self confidence at times.
Can i get rid of this scar with any cream or treatment?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Treatment modality for scar varies from creams to use of LASERS.
It is important to see the scar to decide which modality would be best for you.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. I have attached the picture of scar. There is a hole like projection in between the chest which was due to a small rod that pierced into chest. Can this surgery mark be cleared?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Scar revision required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
The scar is deep it might not heal with creams.
You need to meet a dermatologist and get scar revision done.
Contratubex cream can be of some help.
You can try it for a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana