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Removing Keloid from Left from Sebaceous Cyst

I'm an African American female. I had a sebaceous cyst removed from chest area 3 years ago. It was 1 and 1/2 in. An itchy keloid developed and...

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I Have a 3/4 Inch Indented Scar on my Face from a Cyst Removal. Would Subcision Work?

I understand that cysts can leave a depression in the skin but the whole incision is indented? Was this surgical error? I was thinking of trying...

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Cyst Removal Scar - Can It Be Fixed?

I Had a Cyst Growing Inside my Leg over 25 Yrs Ago As a Result I Had Surgery at the Age of 4, Which Left Me a Ugly Moonshape scar that you can...

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Uneven White Scar on my Lip From Cyst Removal. How Do I Get Rid of the Scar? (photo)

I had a small cyst on my lip when I was around 13, had it removed (twice!) and was left with a scar. The skin isn't level now, and it's a...

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Got Cortisone Injection over 2 Years Ago on a Cyst and Still Have the Scar and Discoloration, Options? (photo)

It has been over 2,5 years since i received the cortisone injection on my cheek to reduce a cyst but still have the discoloration and irregular scar...

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Trying To Find A Plastic Surgeon Who Is Capable Of Removing Scar Tissue And Fixing Scar

Around two years ago I had a cyst removed from my pubic area. The cyst was removed without any problems, but I developed an infection in the incision...

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Weird Lump on Knuckle Post Laceration That Required Stitches? (photo)

3 weeks ago, I cut my knuckle on my right hand with a scalpel (I work in a lab). I cut it pretty deep (could see bone). Went to ER and doctor stitched...

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What Treatments Are Available for my Hypertrophic/keloid Scar?

A year ago I formed a cyst below my belly button. I manipulated it more than I should have and did not see a dermatologist for any treatment. It...

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