Indented scar from shave biopsy on cheek bone; considering scar revision surgery, advice? (photos)

March 14, 2017
Asked By:jdaniel22 in Los Angeles, CA

Hi, I had a shave biopsy to test for skin cancer a little over 2 months ago and unexpectedly left a scar (zero progression since 2 weeks). I have found a well reviewed dr to do scar revision, but have a few questions for the community: 1. What do you think probability is that scar revision makes it worse (big red line) 2. Scar revision healing time and healing / process? Will it look better than currently does 2 weeks post surgery? 3. Any advice on scar revision on cheek / face?

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Answers (3)

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March 16, 2017

Answer: Scar revision left cheek

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2017

Answer: Scar revision left cheek

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 16, 2017

Answer: Improving Single Red Scar-Vascular laser (excel V, ProYellow) subcision

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 16, 2017

Answer: Improving Single Red Scar-Vascular laser (excel V, ProYellow) subcision

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 17, 2017

Answer: Scar Revision

March 17, 2017

Answer: Scar Revision

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