I have an indented scar in the middle of my chest from a botched liposuction / gynecomastia surgery. How do I fix it? (Photo)

November 16, 2023
Asked By:Sociable67265 in Los Angeles, California

I'm in my early twenties, half chinese and very fit. Been trying to fix this indented scar from my botched surgery because it keeps reminding me of my failure and the bad surgeon that operated on me. I've had doctors tell me it can be fixed but I've done some research and I think subcision, tca cross, radio frequency microneedling or laser could help right ?

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Answers (3)

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November 22, 2023

Answer: Subcision can be done to bring indented scars up.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 22, 2023

Answer: Subcision can be done to bring indented scars up.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 17, 2023

Answer: Subcision Works Well For Elevating & Smoothing Indented, Broad-Based Scars

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 17, 2023

Answer: Subcision Works Well For Elevating & Smoothing Indented, Broad-Based Scars

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 17, 2023

Answer: Not botched

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
November 17, 2023

Answer: Not botched

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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