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Why is It the Scar on my Face Gets Deeper and Deeper?
asked 1 year ago by Yaesa03 in Philippines
Latest answer by Lawrence A. Osman, MD
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Tags: scar
I had my mole removed last 2010 May 5. 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 due to incision and gave me a scar gel removal. When I applied oinment in the skin, I massage it very well and even stretch it. I am fond of touching it always and now I have noticed that it gets deeper and deeper. Am I doing the right thing? Can I still prevent it from getting deeper? :(
1 answer to Why is It the Scar on my Face Gets Deeper and Deeper?
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Scars can become depressed as they heal
As scars mature, they can contract. Sometimes they can become depressed as a result of this contraction. That is why some dermatologists remove moles slightly above the level of surrounding skin. That way, if they contract, there won't be as much of a depression.
Lawrence A. Osman, MD
Woodland Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
Woodland Hills Dermatologic Surgeon