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How to you treat scar tissue from a previous back surgery? can it be surgically moved?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Internal or external: Internal scar tissue can cause pain that can lead to more surgery which can lead to more scar tissue. It can become a nightmare. An ugly external scar could be re excised or treated with a fractional resurfacing laser or both for cosmetic reasons. If the external scar is a keloid, then treatment is more complicated than just cutting it out.

Answered 10/19/2012

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Yes---BUT: Technically scar tissue removal following spinal surgery can be performed, but, have indepth discussion with your spinal surgeon. Regeneration of the scar tissue may occur to even a greater degree. There are new barriers to decrease scar tissue formation such as amniotic tissue called biodefense. Talk to your spinal surgeon. Get a second opinion.

Answered 3/30/2015

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