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Can a lump on my forehead caused by a cut that wasn't stitched years ago, be still treated by surgery or cosmetic procedures ?

archie5354Jan 18, 2015
My forehead was hit by a lifter on a van which suddenly broke loose while I was operating it to go down. It created a half-inch cut on my forehead and lots of blood. I wasn't able to go to the hospital to have it treated and stiched. After 3 months ,it developed into a small lump but is not painful. Around 8 yrs. had passed now but I notice that it's getting bigger slowly through the years and is already pronounced on my forehead. What can I do about this? Thank you

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Dr. Afshin Parhiscar, MD
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Dr. Afshin Parhiscar, MD
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Answered on Jan 28, 2015
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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Answered on Jan 19, 2015
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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 21, 2015
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Dr. Stephen Weber MD, FACS
Dr. Stephen Weber MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 20, 2015
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