Will I have railroad tracks from the stitches on my face? (photo)

November 18, 2014
Asked By:shelbie in Lansing, MI

I got the stitches on Thursday morning and got them out Monday morning. They were extremely tight. I also got hit in that area a few times while I had the stitches.

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Answer: Recommend doing laser treatments and using Plato's scar serum twice daily

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Answer: Recommend doing laser treatments and using Plato's scar serum twice daily

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November 21, 2014

Answer: Stitching and Risk of Scarring

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 21, 2014

Answer: Stitching and Risk of Scarring

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 20, 2014

Answer: Railroad Tracks

Nicholas Husni, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 20, 2014

Answer: Railroad Tracks

Nicholas Husni, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 21, 2014

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