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My Daughter Had Her Forehead Stitched 10 Days Ago and I Have Noticed They Have Left Track Marks. Will This Go Away?
asked 9 months ago by jenna02 in Reston, VA
Latest answer by Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Question viewed 238 times
Tags: forehead, stitches, track marks
Her scar is small but the tracks make it much worse - she looks like frankenstein. Did the ER doctor suture it to tight - is that why it left marks?
2 answers to My Daughter Had Her Forehead Stitched 10 Days Ago and I Have Noticed They Have Left Track Marks. Will This Go Away?
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Scars mature in 6-12 months
Give the scar some time. 10 days is very early. There is still some swelling and irritation from the suture material. As the scar ages over the next 6-12 mos, the marks should soften, both in appearance and texture. If not, then I would recommend a consult with a dermatologic or facial plastic surgeon who specializes in facial surgery.
Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
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Objective scar evaluation
10 days is much too early to be assesing the final result of a stiched scar repair. More so in younger patients the initial post repair healing period is not the most attractive as scars evoke an immediate and formidable healing reaction. First 3 months the scar will look red and be somewhat thickened especially in teenagers. At about one year an objective decision can be made about its long term apperance. At that point there are variety of techniques including revison, laser and...
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Julian Henley, MD
New Haven Facial Plastic Surgeon
New Haven Facial Plastic Surgeon