Indentation from Shave Removal on Cheek, What Can I Do To Fix This?

June 27, 2011
Asked By:Steph in TN in TN

I had a shave biopsy done on my cheek for a mole that was flat on the surface. It has left me with a round hole the size of a pencil eraser. It has been 13 weeks and still looks bad to me. Will this ever level out or what can be done to fix it with out having an excision done to correct it. One end of the scar sticks up a little more which seems to be making the shadowing of the scar more noticeable.

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July 1, 2011

Answer: Indentation after shave removal

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July 1, 2011

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Answer: Laser treatment can help even out skin texture and tone to make scar less visible

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October 17, 2023

Answer: Laser treatment can help even out skin texture and tone to make scar less visible

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March 13, 2012

Answer: Scar Removal

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March 13, 2012

Answer: Scar Removal

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July 5, 2011

Answer: Indentation after biopsy

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July 5, 2011

Answer: Indentation after biopsy

Brian S. Biesman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 28, 2011

Answer: Scar Revision with Fat Grafting

Anthony Corrado, DOBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 28, 2011

Answer: Scar Revision with Fat Grafting

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