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Dermabond Vs Stitches for Minimizing Scars?
My 22 months old son fell and his forehead was cut open about 1/2 inches wide. Rushed to ER, they said he needed stitches. I asked if they could glue...
What Causes a Small Bump at the End of a Scar Stitched with Self Dissolving Stitches?
My 2 year old daughter fell and hit her forehead 5 weeks ago on a sharp edge of our bed. A plastic surgeon came to the emergency room and put in self...
Deep Cut Top of Lip After A Fall. How To Prevent Scarring?
I recently had a fall. I have a deep cut from my nose to my lip which went right through at one point and it is jagged. I have had four stitches in it...
Scarring Less Likely Using Absorbable Stiches?
Is stitching of the surgery preferred to be of self-absobing or removable? Which one has more risk to scar? I am male in mid-60's and thinking to have...
Indented Scar from Punch Biopsy Just Under Eye. What Can I Do?
I had a 4mm punch biopsy on the top of my cheek just under the eye area 10 months ago. It was stitched with 2 removable stitches. It has healed with a...
Higher Chance of Scarring from Stitches Than Skin Glue?
I received a small cut on the bone below my eyebrow. ER would not call a plastic surgeon and used skin glue. Now, a plastic surgeon wants to cut and...
I Busted my Bottom Lip Open and then I Had It Stitched Back Together but There is a Fat Lump Now, What Can I Do to Get if Fixed?
I was at a bar one night and one thing lead to another and I got into a fight with someone, and ended up splitting open my bottom lip and needed 5...
How to Minimize Scars After Stitches Are Taken Out
I have a 2 inch long incision with stitches in right now that will be taken out in a week. (from moderate atypia) I have to have the same procedure on...
Minimizing Developing Facial Scar/ When Should Stitches Be Removed? (photo)
Hello im 18 and recently had a laceration above my eyebrow that required 5 stitches. I was told by the doctor to wash the cut out daily with soap and...
Stitches in the Chin - for How Long? (photo)
Hello, My daughter (4 1/2), split her chin open five days ago (to the bone). She has internal and external stitches in and we are concerned with...
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