Can dermabrasion help with scar under the eyebrow?

What can be done about the scar under my right eyebrow? It's been there since childhood. My brother hit me in the face and head with a metal toy truck. I ended up with stitches on my scalp and this annoying scar. It's mild yet noticable. Would dermabrasion be possible? If not, what do you suggest?

Can dermabrasion help with scar under the eyebrow?
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A: Dermabrasion under a scar beneath the eyebrow?

Stephen Mandy, MD

The skin surrounding the eye is quite thin and delicate making dermabrasion difficult and should only be attempted by a true expert in the technique.  I would recommend an alternative with the Activ Fx laser which works quite well, and safely in that area provided the patient is eye shields in place.

A: Under Eyebrow scar

Frank P. Fechner, MD

From the photo it appears that the scar "patch" is pale and depressed. Dermabrasion may only provide limited improvement for this. We had good results with percutaneous collagen induction therapy (a.k.a. medical needling). A gentle filling could also improve the depression. I would recommend to see a... more

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