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A little more than a month ago (I think?) I lamented here that my surgery scars had healed as hypertrophic (i.e. abnormal, ugly, raised, red, itchy). I despaired at my future of hideous scars and more hideous scars after a future planned TT and B-Lift.
There is newfound hope!
I saw a dermatologist this week; and after telling me they really weren't that bad, she gave me her brand of Level 3 Retinol and said if that didn't take care of it in a few months she would laser them off. Imagine my relief as I walked out of the office (despite shelling out $60 for 1oz).
Well...after just two days use, I SWEAR there is already a difference in redness and the hard, raised edges of my scars.
Finally, I can be elated about the 40 lbs loss I've hit this week, and a prospect of smooth, light scars.
If you're in the NY area- she is AMAZING and the nicest doc I've ever met. Dr. Day on 71st b/w Park and Lex.