Shave biopsy left a scar, will this ever go away? (photos)

February 23, 2023
Asked By:HaileyB21 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I had a shave biopsy done in October 2022 on my chest. It became infected and I had been told by my dermatologist this would heal. After a few months my scar on my chest now looks like this. Will it ever get better?

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Answers (3)

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MOST RECENT
September 1, 2023

Answer: Recommend following removal with laser treatment to reduce appearance

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
September 1, 2023

Answer: Recommend following removal with laser treatment to reduce appearance

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 2, 2023

Answer: Scar

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 2, 2023

Answer: Scar

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 28, 2023

Answer: Scars

February 28, 2023

Answer: Scars

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