Treatments: Surgical revision, pulsed dye laser (PDL), intense pulsed light (IPL), fillers, CO2 laser, silicone sheets, intralesional steroids.
Scars are permanent changes of the skin that result from trauma to the layer beneath the most superficial skin. They are caused by surgery, lacerations, severe inflammation of the skin with destruction of the vulnerable layer such as in severe acne or cyst formation or some blistering skin diseases. If scars leave indentations below skin level, resurfacing by CO2 laser or fillers can correct their appearance.
Red color change can be tackled by PDL or IPL; bulging or dehisced scars can be excised in various fashions. If a keloid forms in a scar, the presence of symptoms dictates treatment. Silicone sheets or injectable steroids help with pain and appearance by softening the keloid.
Excision of keloids is discouraged because of their high recurrence rate. If unavoidable, post-surgical intervention is customized and crucial to reduce chances of recurrence.
| Patient comments (source: Patient Satisfaction Report) | |
| 2008-06-02 11:26:12 | Yes, I liked Dr. Ringpfeil's attentive, friendly demeanor and the fact that she expained things well, making available every sort of treatment, but also making clear what was needed/recommended and what could/should be skipped in a sensible, conservative approach. |
| 2008-06-05 11:42:22 | You people are superb. The doctor and the assistant understand what they are doing. The doctor really talks like a professional - she knows it for sure. |
| 2008-05-29 10:09:53 | the doctor was comprehensive, concerned and frank |