What can clean out gravel or dirt from wound on forehead? (photos)

January 31, 2022
Asked By:Bob720 in Jackson Township, New Jersey

4 month old indented. Scar. Is somewhat slowly healing and most Drs say not to excise however last Dr said there is some remaining dirt or gravel which I always thought Also . He wants to clean the gravel and stitch the wound ER Dr was awful and refused to clean or irrigate the wound Question—-Will any non surgical modalities help exfoliate any dirt or gravel to help wound healing instead of cutting ?———note I won’t do co2

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Answers (2)

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December 1, 2023

Answer: Recommend having a scar revision done in order to get the gravel out from under the skin

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 1, 2023

Answer: Recommend having a scar revision done in order to get the gravel out from under the skin

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 4, 2022

Answer: Gravel and dirt

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 4, 2022

Answer: Gravel and dirt

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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