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Scar Treatment After Removing Stitches

I recently had a small accident that required 9 stitches between my upper lip and nose (mustache area). The stitches were removed a week ago. In terms of removing and minimizing the scar, is it better to look at it now or give it more time since it's been only 2 weeks since I had the accident?

Also, I can now feel a lump under the area where the stitches were. Is this normal and will it go away?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by SeaGuy in Seattle
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Scar improvement time frame

The scar will definitely improve cosmetically over the next several weeks and months. I wouldn't worry that the current appearance will be the final cosmetic result. While the upper portion of the skin (epidermis) will heal in a week or two (no scab left), the portion of the scar in the deeper skin (dermis) takes 6-8 weeks to heal, and even then will continue to improve cosmetically for 6 months to 1 year. The lump that you feel is normal. One of the principles of cosmetic... more

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