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Expert: D.J. Verret, MD - 1/28/2009


Question

Forearm scars
Hello, I have a number of small scars on my forearm which were self inflicted when I was going through a difficult time as a teenager (10 years ago). I would like to have them removed, as the scars are not extremely obvious, but they are noticeable and embarrasing.  Some are slightly raised, but none have grown or changed in the past 10 years. All are a white-ish color. I am considering dermabrasion or laser removal; can you speak to the effectiveness of these treatments (or suggest alternatives that I might look into) on scars such as mine?
Thanks so much,
Christina

Answer
Greetings Christina,
Though I specialize in facial plastic surgery, I can speak generally about scar revisions. If these were on the face, I would suggest excising the wider scars and suturing them. Then, I think either dermabrasion or laser resurfacing would probably be a wise idea. Unfortunately, I'm not sure about doing either on the arm. My suggestion would be to find a plastic surgeon in your area and consult with him/her for further advice.

D.J. Verret, MD

Expertise

Dr. Verret is an expert in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. With a background in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and a specialization in only head and neck reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, Dr. Verret has the experience and training to answer any questions pertaining to head and neck procedures. These include but are not limited to skin cancers, facelifts, nose jobs (rhinoplasty), fat augmentation, facial fillers, Botox Cosmetic (r), facial fracture repair, scar revision, hair transplantation, hair restoration surgery, lip augmentation, laser resurfacing of the face, neck liposution, eyelid surgery, upper eyelid ptosis surgery, and brow lift surgery.

Experience

Dr. Verret's facial plastic surgery practice in the North Dallas suburb of Plano, TX focusses solely on head and neck cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Publications
More than 25 peer reviewed journals.

Education/Credentials
Dr. Verret received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Tulane University, medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center, Otolaryngology fellowship from UT Southwestern, and his facial plastic fellowship from the University of Missouri at Columbia.

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