Scar Revision

I would consider conservative dermabrasion in very small areas of the face in very select cases in patients with no history of keloid formation. However, in my experience, I have more often performed scar revision for non-active acne scarring in African American individuals.

In my experience, scar revision can be very successful if the scar is widened, depressed, or elevated, even in darker skinned individuals. I would not recommend skin resurfacing as a primary treatment for scars such as this, however, but possibly excising unwanted scar tissue and performing a scar revision surgically to minimize the visibility. If your scar is minimal but you want some improvement, I would recommend conservative dermabrasion treatment.

Yes, torn earlobes are a common problem. It is a relatively simple office procedure in which the scar tissue within the torn part of the earlobe is removed and the lobe is sutured together to recreate the natural curvature of the ear. Re-piercing the earlobe can be done approximately 6-8 weeks after repair. If you want to wear your mother’s earrings to the wedding, schedule your procedure at least two months before the big day.

I would need to evaluate your scar to fully answer this question. However, in general, scars that are wide, elevated, depressed, or aligned in an unpleasing direction on the face can be revised. There are several techniques to revise scars that include removal of the scar tissue and meticulous skin closure. The final result is a much less visible, thin, flat scar. Scar tissue is not completely eliminated after scar revision.

If you are excessively concerned about your mole, the small thin scar is almost always less visible that them mole after healing.  Sometimes patients opt out of having the mole removed when they begin to see it as a personal unique trait of their face.  I always have them consider it that way…..like Marilyn Monroe!