i hate how bumpy my forehead is. it hasnt always looked like this.. it started when i was 21. i think its the brow bone? i look like a neanderthal. i was born female, idk why its so masculine looking. i also hate the big size. are there any procedures that can change anything?
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Answer: Options for Addressing a Bumpy Forehead Appearance
I would recommend making an appointment to see a dermatologist, to better assess this spot of concern. They will be able to give you the best course of treatment to minimize scarring.
You did not specify whether you are talking about an acne or rosacea cyst or an inflamed epidermoid (sebaceous) cyst. Acne or rosaceal acne cysts may respond to one injection session, so long as the correct concentration and amount were injected. However, it is not uncommon to require a second...
If your cysts are independent of previous piercings, then I would say you can proceed with ear piercing. I wouldn't recommend getting a piercing at the exact point of a cyst. If you have a history of keloiding (producing large scars) at the sites of previous piercings, you can still get your...