Richmond Scar Removal doctors

	Travis L. Shaw, MD Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon 8700 Stony Point Parkway Suite 110, Richmond		2 answers
	Matthew Bridges, MD Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon 14051 St. Francis Blvd Suite 2211, Midlothian		1 answer
	Burton M. Sundin, MD Richmond Plastic Surgeon 7611 Forest Ave Suite 210, Richmond
	Robert W. DeConti, MD Richmond Plastic Surgeon 7229 Forest Ave. Ste. 101, Richmond
	Louise Ferland, MD Richmond Plastic Surgeon 4050 Innslake Dr Ste 310, Richmond

Recent Answers

How to Remove Cheek Indents Due to Piercings? I had my cheeks pierced for four years, and took them out about six months ago. The holes have now closed, but the indents are still very deep and I just want them gone! Would I need some sort of filler injected into them or something along those lines? And are there any examples of these scars after they have been dealt with? Thank you for your time.

A: Scars from piercings and cheek scars/ Filler

Though the holes in your cheek have closed, the indentations are a result of the natural healing process (contraction). Fillers are an option but would not be permanent. The area will be need to removed surgically and repaired in layers. Done properly, this will give an almost imperceptable scar. I would recommend you seek a surgeon with experience with facial anatomy. Best of luck to you

Travis L. Shaw, MD

Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose Piercing Indentation Mark and Discoloration I recently took out my nose piercing that I had for 3 years. Now there is a visible hole left on my nose and slight discoloration around the area. I am currently applying an over-the-counter scar removal gel. Will this help out at all or are there any other ointments/creams/gels I should try? Will the hole ever close up naturally over time? What are my treatment options?

A: Nasal piercing scar and discoloration

Scars that are the result of piercings can be challenging to improve and can cause patients anxiety and embarrassment. The good news is that treated properly, they can become almost imperceptible. The scar gel you are using may help somewhat to fade any discoloration, but will never remove the hole or scar. The scar itself and any hole will be need to removed surgically and repaired in layers. I would recommend you seek a surgeon with experience with nasal anatomy and can examine the inner lining of your nose as well. The treatment is very similar to repair of scars left from heavy earrings or ear gauging/stretching which require excision with careful layered closure. Best of luck to you

Travis L. Shaw, MD

Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can I Remove 10-Year-Old Pores & Stitch Marks From my Face? about 10 years ago i had got 5 stitch marks on my face between both the eyes on forehead can i remove the pores & stitch marks caused by those 5 stitches

A: Can I Remove 10-Year-Old Pores & Stitch Marks From my Face?

There are multiple possible options, from dermabrasion, to lasers, to surgical scar revision. It completely depends on how deep the scars are. Without seeing the scars, it is difficult to make suggestions. The length of time the scars have been present does not really matter at this point.

Matthew Bridges, MD

Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon