Can I have reconstruction surgery to fix dent/scar following a staph infection from 8 years ago? (Photo)

May 22, 2020
Asked By:Kimberlyshowalterjones1 in Chicago, IL

It is on my right buttock in the center. I had staph infection 8 years ago. And I have a dent/scar where it was infected. I would like to see if the scar can be removed and improved.

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Answers (3)

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September 4, 2020

Answer: Hidef Protocols for Scar Revision

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Hidef Protocols for Scar Revision

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 24, 2020

Answer: Dent in buttock on body after staph infection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 24, 2020

Answer: Dent in buttock on body after staph infection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 25, 2020

Answer: Scar

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 25, 2020

Answer: Scar

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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