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Forehead Indented and Deformed Scar- What Are My Options?

asked 7 months ago by Sara.b in New York City
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
Question viewed 196 times
Tags: forehead, alcohol, burn, options

Over 15 years ago, I fell asleep w/an alcohol cloth on forehead, which caused a severe burn. First plastic surgeon performed a scar revision, placed dissolvable stitches, that evening it opened. Causing a deformed/indented scar. After several Surgeons@ failed scar revisions. I have 3 inch indented/deformed scar on forehead. I have not lost hope that one day a scar revision will improve the scar. Or should I lose HOPE! Some doctors say it can be my skin, doesn't heal properly. Any Advice?

3 answers to Forehead Indented and Deformed Scar- What Are My Options?

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Forehead depressed scar options include fat injections, the YoungVolumizer, and further scar revision

Photos are definitely helpful. But in general, I would consider fat grafting under the indented part or the YoungVolumizer, a breakthrough volumizing procedure. These procedures will help volumize the indentation to improve the level of the scar. Excision could be the best option in some parts of your scar to improve the appearance. Below is a video for you to watch and a link to see more informative videos. Also follow the link to see a before and after on a forehead scar that could... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Depressed scar

Without seeing the scar, it is difficult to comment. Sometimes depressions are softened with filler material. This may help improve the appearance.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Forehead deformities can often be improved.

Hi. Your situation does sound difficult, but I wouldn't give up. A technique called tissue expansion can sometimes improve big problems like this.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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