What is this hole above my eyebrow, can it be fixed? (Photo)

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Had this since I was a child. My mother claims she pulled a hair out of a spot/mole and the whole thing came out? I don’t have contact with her. It isn’t very deep but I am very conscious about it. What are my options for covering this?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. An assessment must then be made as to whether the problem is amenable to correction, and, if so, a decision must be made regarding which of the many treatment options are available.

Ajay Mahajan, MD, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

It is hard to comment without examining you, but you seem to have a deep pitted scar. This will probably need to be excised and would leave you with a small straight line scar above your eyebrow instead.

For optimal outcome, please consult a fully qualified plastic surgeon, who has specialist qualification in plastic surgery 'FRCS Plast' after having being trained adequately in the field of plastic surgery, is registered on the 'Specialist register for Plastic surgery' with the General Medical Council and has been considered competent enough to be a member of the 'BAPRAS' (British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons) and 'BAAPS' (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) at the least.

Chien C. Kat, MD · Answer

Hi, This type of atrophic scar may be improved non-surgically with dermal fillers or CO2 laser resurfacing. Please consult a medically qualified practitioner for a face to face assessment. All the best. Kind regards, Dr Ana

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear feec5,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photo, it looks like you would benefit from dermal fillers or surgical excision. If you are considering a treatment, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

What is this hole above my eyebrow, can it be fixed? (Photo)

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