i'm considering having a revision done of a widened scar on the apple of my cheek. i am about 50 pounds overweight. could losing the weight prior to undergoing a revision cause the skin on the cheek to be more lax, and thus help to reduce tension on the incision after revision, lessening the chance of widening?
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When you have had bad scars around the face lifted areas not only do they look bad but you have have lost hair from the procedures. That can also make you look less feminine in shape of the hairline. I correct the scars or I should say improve them through covering them up but at the...
Dark scar on the leg is likely a dermatofibroma and is common in women who shave their legs. Approximately one third of all women get these lesions. You would be better off leaving the dermatofibroma alone as the scar from removal will likely not be an improvement.
It has been my experience that scar revision, unless functional, is not covered by insurance. This is difficult to get scar improved and covered through insurance. But it dosen't hurt to try. Excision may be your best with a geometric line closure. The method of closure is important so be...
