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Does a scar revision look worse before it looks better? Having a hard time imagining. (Photo)

entopot11Mar 4, 2016
I had an scar revision done two days ago on an old eyebrow piercing scar. It was done by the best plastic surgeon in my city. It looks like a hot mess right now and I'm having a hard time envisioning that it will look better. I do trust the dr. though. So many stitches for such a small little hole.

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This can be improved with lasers and fillers. I suggest seeing a scarring expert.  This is a pretty good result for what you had, although it can be improved if it bothers you.  It may take a series of treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Yes! All forms of ear piercing cans be closed surgically. Holes pierced through cartilage and even large holes through earlobes can be closed surgically. Choose a board certified plastic surgeon.

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