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Can treatment or plastic surgery fix dents in my scalp and scars on my forehead?

had a shingles outbreak and it ate my skin. Now I have dents on the left side of my head and a scar on the left side of my forehead. Can any treatment or plastic surgery fix this issue?

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November 28th, 2016

Dented Scar Solutions--lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision, fillers

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This is tough to answer without pictures. A combination may give improvement with lasers, subcision, microneedling/prp and fillers. However, surgical revision may be needed. I recommend getting a formal consultation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

November 28th, 2016

Scarring from shingles

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Smaller areas can be improved with laser treatments.  Larger areas are sometimes best treated with cutting the scar out and stitching it closed.

Michael Orseck, MD
*Treatment results may vary

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