Is this scar tissue? I split my eyebrow when I was four (Photo)

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I had got my eyebrow split open by flying glass when I was four. I never had surgery, it healed on it own. You can tell from different angels it’s raised a little, not the scar it said but under neath it. When I rub a certain spot on my scar it feels like a hard circular bump and lumpy and it hurts. Bad. I’m 21 of age now

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Daniel Zelac, MD · Answer

Thanks for submitting your question and the description of the issue. To answer your question, yes this appears to be a scar. You should probably have a qualified dermatologist look at the spot. The bumps you feel are probably scar, but you should make sure nothing else is going on especially if the bumps are getting progressively more noticeable. As far as improving the appearance, and feel, there may be some methods available, but always consider that sometimes attempts to improve the condition can result in a more noticeable scar. Good luck.

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