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Stephen Prendiville, MD answers: Can I get rid of my cheek piercing scar?

I had my cheeks pierced for a year and took them out Jan 1 of this year. I used vitamin e for about a month and since have been using mederma they seem so be fading but is there an additional thing I can try or a type of plastic surgery?


Stephen Prendiville, MD
29 days ago
By Stephen Prendiville, MD - Ft. Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

The brief answer is yes.  The scar can be excised and made to look quite acceptable by a qualified Facial Plastic Surgeon.  However, it is important to understand that in so doing, you will be trading one scar for another.  The scar will go through various stages of healing and look best after a full year.

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