What's the best way to lessen appearance of a keloid on chest from cyst removal? (photo)

April 12, 2017
Asked By:Briana111 in Long Beach, CA

6 months ago I had a cyst removed from my chest that left a raised scar. My doctor was not happy with it's size so she cut around it and re sutured. She said it was going to look really puckered since she wanted it to heal well and that she found a little remaining pus. The scar does not look any smaller. Is this a keloid or different scar, could pus still remain? The size fluctuates a little from being raised and hard to softer and more flat, like the cyst did. I have never keloided before.

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April 14, 2017

Answer: Keloid or hypertrophic scars

April 14, 2017

Answer: Keloid or hypertrophic scars

April 14, 2017

Answer: Keloid treatment

April 14, 2017

Answer: Keloid treatment

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