I had ice pick excision may 19 & it seems to have left another pore scar from the knot on suture. Will this ever go away?(photo)

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What is the next step ? Can I get it excised again and ask for the surgeon to not use sutures ? I would just a LOVE to see a straight Line there rather than what appears to be another dang large pore . Although I have more scarring in other areas for some reason they do NOT bother me the way this specific one does on my cheek :( do any of you docs know of a surgeon that specializes in my area of concern here in Michigan (Detroit/Ann Arbor ) area ?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to stimulate collagen and elastin, thereby smoothing contour and uneven skin. These are usually combined with lasers and depigmentation protocols to reduce inflammatory hyperpigmentation (Melarase AM and Melarase PM). Our Hidef protocols for acne scars include fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane to improve deep acne scars; Vascular lasers to reduce inflammation and post-inflammatory redness and erythema; Fractional lasers to smooth contour and collagen; and Fractional RF to stimulate production of collagen within atrophic scars. Textural improvement and superficial scarring can be improved with Cosmelan peels, TCA Cross for ice-pick scars, deep chemical peels, and fractional CO2. We offer a personalized approach to your combination of scars and a formal evaluation with consultation is recommended to help you achieve your final results. Our plastic surgery office offers subcision and combination TCA Cross to help reduce deeply pitted scars. In terms of pigmentation and skin resonance, we recommend daily use of Melarase AM and Melarase PM coupled with Retinoid creams to achieve brilliant skin. 
 
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I had ice pick excision may 19 & it seems to have left another pore scar from the knot on suture. Will this ever go away?(photo)

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