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g tube hole scar revision

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As long as healed : As long as you wound is well healed and there is no foreseeable short term need for the g-tube. Scar revision is an option. Please realize that the scar may be longer then the original scar but will likely be less depressed. Improvements are possible by removing the scar is impossible.

Question 2

how to take care of g tube scar revision after plastic surgery

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Follow instructions : The plastic surgeon performing the procedure should provide you with his-her specific recommendations which may be to apply tape for 3-4 months, or silicone gel sheeting, avoiding sun exposure and tobacco use as well as excessive wound tension. A healthy diet supplemented with protein and multitivitamins.

Question 3

how to get rid of a g-tube scar?

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Scars are permanent: Unfortunately, scars are permanent.  If the scar is very large, puckered, and bumpy, there are cosmetic treatments that a plastic surgeon can do to improve the appearance (which may or may not be covered by insurance), but there will always be some scar there.  If you are having pain in the scar, it should be rechecked by your original surgeon to make sure there aren't other complications.

Question 4

what procedures could get rid of a g-tube scar?

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Massage / revision: I would begin with aggressive massage using cocoa butter or mederma. If twice a day massage over a month or two does not improve the scar enough to suit its owner, he or she could consider surgical revision of the scar. This is a relatively simple procedure, perhaps under local anesthesia, where the scar is cut out and the skin and fat re-closed carefully so as to minimize the new scar. Good luck!

Question 5

what procedures can be done to get rid of a g-tube scar?

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Excision: You can always excise the scar, but will still have the new scar.

Question 6

what does scar revision surgery do?

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Scar improvement: Scar revision includes a wide range of procedures but typically involves cutting out a scar and replacing it with a finer surgical scar. Scar revision can also include soft tissue rearrangement to either reorient a scar or lengthen a contracted scar. In experienced hands scar revision is very effective at improving the appearance of objectionable scars.

Question 7

what is the recovery time for scar revision surgery?

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Scar revision: It takes months to see the final results.

Question 8

is it normal for your thigh to hurt 8 weeks after scar revision?

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Not necessarily: It is difficult to say.  Depending on the size and location of the scar and type of procedure performed for revision.  If the scar was simply excised and closed it would be unusual to still be significantly sore 8 weeks later.  Best to discuss with the surgeon that revised the scar.  There may be a small nerve nearby or inflammation of the scar from a reaction to the sutures, etc.

Question 9

what type of anaesthia does a scar revision surgery for an appendectomy scar require? local or general?

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Choices: This scar revision is elective, so every detail is discussed and there are several choices. There are risks and benefits of both anesthetic choices, so discuss with your surgeon and anesthesia provider to decide what is best for you..

Question 10

3wks ago i had a scar revision on my keloid csec scar. i feel its keloiding again, faster this time. anything i can do? vit e made it worse last time

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See surgeon: You can use over the counter silicone gel bandages and creams but i would also see your surgeon for a recheck.

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