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"Mae asks: \"I have a scar on my knee and I am desperate to get rid of it! What should I do?\" Here, some of our favorite makeup artists and dermatologists share their tips on... **Mae asks: \"I have a scar on my knee and I am desperate to get rid of it! What\n\n should I do?\"**\n\n Here, some of our favorite makeup artists and dermatologists share their tips on scar protection and coverage.\n\n Beverly Hills dermatologist Stuart Kaplan, MD: \"If the scar is elevated or hard, a deep pressure massage of the area, done many times each day, can sometimes break up the fibrous tissue that causes the scar tissue to feel firmer than the surrounding skin. Topical silicone gels and tapes (such as Silon or Kelocote) when used daily, can also diminish scars. Dermablend make-up / concealer can hide scars. Lastly, laser can improve the texture, elevation and discoloration associated with scarring.\"\n\n New York City plastic surgeon Yael Halaas, MD: \"If you have a scar that's been with you for a while, don't despair. New treatments can go a long way toward erasing the past. Laser technology has improved dramatically. We can now treat elevated, red, or pigmented scars as well as post surgical and burn scars. Lasers essentially work by sending pulses of light at highly specific cells without damaging the surrounding skin. When those targeted cells regenerate, they form fresh collagen. Lasers are like smart bombs in skin. You can target a\n\n blood vessel or age spot or tattoo just by altering the type of light and delivery method.\"\n\n Leading New York City cosmetic dermatologist Macrene Alexiades, MD: \"A great product used in physicians' offices (and available for purchase online) is called Neova Matrix AR. Made with a patented active retinol technology, Neova Matrix AR renews skin. It is used to clear up acne, minimize wrinkles and for the improvement of scars in as little as 14 days without the irritation commonly experienced with topical retinol-based prescription-strength products.\"\n\n Make up artist Meli Pennington: \"If the scar is fresh, it's really important to use sunscreen to keep it from darkening permanently. That can make a huge difference. On a fid scar, a waterproof concealer like Dermablend works best. Use a color that matches the leg skintone, and apply plenty of concealer to cover. Then take a makeup sponge and pat it lightly on the concealer, to blend it into the surrounding skin and take off excess. Then powder the concealer. If it's too light you can brush a little bronzing powder over the concealer, especially as summer arrives and legs are a little more tan.\"\n\n --HILLARY WESTON"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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