I've had the hole on my cheek since then (for about 4 years). It is 2mm in diameter and approximately 2-3mm in depth from the skin surface. Which surgery would remove (or minimize as much as possible) the hole? What are my options?
November 1, 2013
Answer: Repair of cheek scar I do agree with the previous surgeons that the best option is likely excision of the scar and defect in the skin with very meticulous repair. Additional photos would allow me to give a more specific answer and an in office consultation with an experience plastic surgeon would give you the most accurate information. I would add that a procedure like that I've described can be optimized in certain patients with dermabrasion ("sanding") of the skin about 6 weeks after scar revision.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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November 1, 2013
Answer: Repair of cheek scar I do agree with the previous surgeons that the best option is likely excision of the scar and defect in the skin with very meticulous repair. Additional photos would allow me to give a more specific answer and an in office consultation with an experience plastic surgeon would give you the most accurate information. I would add that a procedure like that I've described can be optimized in certain patients with dermabrasion ("sanding") of the skin about 6 weeks after scar revision.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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July 16, 2010
Answer: Surgical treatments for ice-pick acne scars are effective
This appears to be an 'ice pick' scar of the face- the simple solution is the remove the scar entirely using a punch biopsy instrument and closing the resulting wound (not much larger than original hole) with a couple of sutures. This will result in a linear scar which should heal quite well. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation.
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July 16, 2010
Answer: Surgical treatments for ice-pick acne scars are effective
This appears to be an 'ice pick' scar of the face- the simple solution is the remove the scar entirely using a punch biopsy instrument and closing the resulting wound (not much larger than original hole) with a couple of sutures. This will result in a linear scar which should heal quite well. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation.
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