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Is Dermal Filler the Solution for Sunken Scar Due to Mole Removal?
asked 1 year ago by Yaesa03 in Philippines
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Question viewed 307 times
Tags: moles
I had my mole removed last May 5, 2010. Since it's rounded and kinda big, it undergo dual process- shave Excision and Laser. The doctor advised mo to used Catrix Ointment because it will help to flatten the skin and gave me a scar gel removal. But It is July 20, 2010 and I had noticed that there's no improvement at all. Can you please suggest some procedure on how to remove the scar?
3 answers to Is Dermal Filler the Solution for Sunken Scar Due to Mole Removal?
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Scar treatment
2 months is way too early to make a final conclusion about a scar. Fillers may be an option if the scar is depressed but I would not use it at this time.
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Sunken Scar after Mole Removal
"had my mole removed last May 5, 2010. Since it's rounded and kinda big, it undergo dual process- shave Excision and Laser. The doctor advised mo to used Catrix Ointment because it will help to flatten the skin "
Our body's response to any injury is scar formation. To get "good" scars, we must know how to predictably create the injury and support the healing which will produce good scars rather than ugly ones. When a mole is removed, it is important to...
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Dermal filler the solution for sunken scar due to mole removal
Yes a dermal filler can alleviate your issue also additional healing time. Seek in person opinions to help decide your plan.
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