How Can A Scar From Accident Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 1 Mar 2016

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Question : My brother has accidental scar on his nose.Can it be treated with any kind of surgery like rhinoplasty?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Apply silicone gel

Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have reviewed the Images.

It is a hypertrophic scar. He can use silicone gel to improve the appearance of scar. I don't think there is any need for s surgery.

Apply Kelocote gel Or Biocorneum gel, twice daily for 4-6 months

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 hours later)

He has been using silicone gel for last six months now.There is not much improvement so he wants to go for surgery.Would you advice to go for rhinoplasty?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need for surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

There does'nt seem to be any need for rhinoplasty as there is no nasal deformity. It is a scar which is hyperpigmented and slightly raised.
He can try Lumacip-plus cream Or Clearz-Max cream for a few days. It has to be applied once at night. He may continue with the silicone gel during day time.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar