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

November 28th, 2016
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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 201 reviews

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

Learn more: https://jasonemermd.com/

Jason Emer, MD


Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 201 reviews

Scarring from shingles

November 28th, 2016
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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
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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