• Can plastic surgery remove burn scars?

I'm 22 years old, female, and I have big burn scars running up and down my legs. Can plastic surgery remove burn scars?

9 Answers

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Encino, CA

Hello, although we cannot remove burn scars 100%, we can diminish them with various laser modalities. For further inquiries or questions, you may want to visit my website at DrRoyamd@aol.com. Good Luck!!!!

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Roslyn Heights, New York

Sadly burn scars are forever. There has been improvement as noted by fat grafting because of the stem cells present. There also oral and topical scar drugs which alter the chemistry of the scar and cause softening.

  • Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • West Hollywood, CA

It is with plastic surgery that burns scars are removed and improved. If burn scars are large, then it would be best to see a burn specialist at a burn center. They would know best how to treat your scars.

  • Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Canfield, OH

The majority of the time surgical improvement of scars requires excision of the offending scar and recreating a more acceptable scar within the area. It is essentially a trade off.

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Coral Gables, Fl

Absolutely. That is why it is called plastic or cosmetic surgery. But there are many other alternative treatments to resurface the skin and gradually buff off certain types of scarring.

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Houston, TX

Various plastic surgery procedures can improve or correct burn scars. A comprehensive plan can be determined with a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Lexington, KY

These scars can be improved greatly through multiple office methods, though they can never be completely erased.

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Tucson, AZ

Plastic surgery may minimize burn scars with excision, skin flaps and skin grafts.

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Ottawa, Ontario

Hi,

Yes, you would have to see a plastic surgeon who specializes in burns.

Warmly,

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