Comments on: How to help scars fade and become less noticeable! http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/ Take an awe-inspiring look behind Tinsel Town's "Plastic Curtain" courtesy of world famous Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, Francis R. Palmer III, M.D., F.A.C.S. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:02:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: drfpalmer http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-91695 drfpalmer Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:37:33 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-91695 Veronica, You may want to see a dermatologist for advice. Dr Francis Palmer Veronica,

You may want to see a dermatologist for advice.

Dr Francis Palmer

]]> By: VERONICA http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-91074 VERONICA Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:07:01 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-91074 DEAR DOCTOR, I AM A 19 YR OLD FEMALE. WHEN I WAS 4 I HAD CHICKEN POX AND MY MOTHER DIDN'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT HOW TO TREAT THEM. SO I SCRATCHED ALOT AND I NOW HAVE SCARS BECAUSE I PICKED AT MY SORES. NOW I HAVE VERY UGLY SCARS AND THEIR ON MY LEGS AND ARMS BUT NOT FACE. SOME OF THEM ALSO COME FROM BUG BITES. BUT I AM VERY ASHAMED OF THEM I WEAR LONG EVERYTHING, EVEN DURING THE SUMMER. I AM AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WITH BROWN SKIN. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO SO THAT THEY BLEND WITH MY SKIN??? DEAR DOCTOR,
I AM A 19 YR OLD FEMALE. WHEN I WAS 4 I HAD CHICKEN POX AND MY MOTHER DIDN’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT HOW TO TREAT THEM. SO I SCRATCHED ALOT AND I NOW HAVE SCARS BECAUSE I PICKED AT MY SORES.
NOW I HAVE VERY UGLY SCARS AND THEIR ON MY LEGS AND ARMS BUT NOT FACE. SOME OF THEM ALSO COME FROM BUG BITES. BUT I AM VERY ASHAMED OF THEM I WEAR LONG EVERYTHING, EVEN DURING THE SUMMER. I AM AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WITH BROWN SKIN. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO SO THAT THEY BLEND WITH MY SKIN???

]]> By: drfpalmer http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-89537 drfpalmer Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:03:52 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-89537 I'd ask the Dermatologist before massaging the scar. Seems like that would just irritate the scar. Dr Francis Palmer I’d ask the Dermatologist before massaging the scar. Seems like that would just irritate the scar.

Dr Francis Palmer

]]> By: Joseph http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-89155 Joseph Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:37:39 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-89155 Thanks doc. And one more thing - does massaging help to break up odd formations of collagen? Thanks doc. And one more thing – does massaging help to break up odd formations of collagen?

]]> By: drfpalmer http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-89028 drfpalmer Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:48:01 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-89028 Joseph, There is a product called Scar Fade that might be useful and after a few months find a Dermatologist in your area that has an IPL machine. IPL treatments can lighten scars. <strong><a href="http://www.drfpalmer.com" rel="nofollow">Dr Francis Palmer</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://www.drfpalmer.com/BestPlasticSurgeon.html" rel="nofollow">Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://www.thepalmercode.com" rel="nofollow">What's Your Number</a></strong>...<strong>the palmer code <a href="http://tiny.cc/URm2Y" rel="nofollow">book</a></strong> Joseph,

There is a product called Scar Fade that might be useful and after a few months find a Dermatologist in your area that has an IPL machine. IPL treatments can lighten scars.
Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
What’s Your Number…the palmer code book

]]> By: Joseph http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-88911 Joseph Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:04:44 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-88911 Thanks Dr. But while I wait it out is there anything that I can do to increase my chances of a better recovery? Or more importantly any thing or product I should avoid? I have been looking at Bio Oil, Scar Zone, Neosporin, etc. Also, is there any treatment that you recommend, either now or after the scar heals for a few months (I think most of the suggestions above are for raised scars)? Thanks! Thanks Dr. But while I wait it out is there anything that I can do to increase my chances of a better recovery? Or more importantly any thing or product I should avoid? I have been looking at Bio Oil, Scar Zone, Neosporin, etc.

Also, is there any treatment that you recommend, either now or after the scar heals for a few months (I think most of the suggestions above are for raised scars)?

Thanks!

]]> By: drfpalmer http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-88857 drfpalmer Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:44:21 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-88857 Joseph, It may or may not raise back up or return to your normal skin color. This will depend on the depth of the burn that was caused when removing the wart. Typically liquid Nitrogen is used to burn warts off and if used to too deep a depth, in the skin, it can create the things you describe. Ask your Dermatologist, but it sounds like only time will tell. <strong><a href="http://www.drfpalmer.com" rel="nofollow">Dr Francis Palmer</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://www.drfpalmer.com/BestPlasticSurgeon.html" rel="nofollow">Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://www.thepalmercode.com" rel="nofollow">What's Your Number</a></strong>...<strong>the palmer code <a href="http://tiny.cc/URm2Y" rel="nofollow">book</a></strong> Joseph,

It may or may not raise back up or return to your normal skin color. This will depend on the depth of the burn that was caused when removing the wart. Typically liquid Nitrogen is used to burn warts off and if used to too deep a depth, in the skin, it can create the things you describe. Ask your Dermatologist, but it sounds like only time will tell.
Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
What’s Your Number…the palmer code book

]]> By: Joseph http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-88856 Joseph Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:38:22 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-88856 Hi Dr. Palmer, I had a wart burned off by a doctor and it left a pale and sunken scar. I saw a dermatologist who said it would eventually raise to the level of the other skin and that the pigment would likely come back in a few months. It has been a while though and I am not seeing any changes. The dermatologist said just to put neosporin on it, is there anything else that could possibly stimulate or improve the healing process while I wait this period out? And what about massaging the area to break any dark circles that might form around it? Thanks! Hi Dr. Palmer,

I had a wart burned off by a doctor and it left a pale and sunken scar. I saw a dermatologist who said it would eventually raise to the level of the other skin and that the pigment would likely come back in a few months. It has been a while though and I am not seeing any changes. The dermatologist said just to put neosporin on it, is there anything else that could possibly stimulate or improve the healing process while I wait this period out? And what about massaging the area to break any dark circles that might form around it?

Thanks!

]]> By: drfpalmer http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-88799 drfpalmer Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:36:53 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-88799 Sam, Best thing for you is to go to the closest medical teaching institution near you and ask to speak with the head of Dermatology to discuss things to lighten and reduce the appearance of your scars. <strong><a href="http://www.drfpalmer.com" rel="nofollow">Dr Francis Palmer</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://www.drfpalmer.com/BestPlasticSurgeon.html" rel="nofollow">Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery</a></strong> <strong><a href="http://www.thepalmercode.com" rel="nofollow">What's Your Number</a></strong>...<strong>the palmer code <a href="http://tiny.cc/URm2Y" rel="nofollow">book</a></strong> Sam,

Best thing for you is to go to the closest medical teaching institution near you and ask to speak with the head of Dermatology to discuss things to lighten and reduce the appearance of your scars.

Dr Francis Palmer
Beverly Hills Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
What’s Your Number…the palmer code book

]]> By: sam http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/2006/09/how-to-help-scars-fade-and-become-less-noticeable/comment-page-1/#comment-88784 sam Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:13:16 +0000 http://www.drfpalmer.com/blog/?p=194#comment-88784 hi .. i have had scars since i was about 4 and till now im 17 i still have them. i used TCA but that didnt work for me it just made things worse as it made me have darker scars so is there anything that you would really recomend for me becaus hav ebeen trying to get rid of my scars for as long as i can remeber, i have scars al over my body from chicken pox as i used to scratch my self and also from mosquito bites.. please help hi .. i have had scars since i was about 4 and till now im 17 i still have them. i used TCA but that didnt work for me it just made things worse as it made me have darker scars so is there anything that you would really recomend for me becaus hav ebeen trying to get rid of my scars for as long as i can remeber, i have scars al over my body from chicken pox as i used to scratch my self and also from mosquito bites.. please help

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