I had a mole excised from my chin. How to fix these excision lines? (Photo)

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I had a mole excised from my chin. And the line healed well, but the two ends of the excision lines are pointy. They look like pimples. For over a year, we tried steroid shots to reduce the skin but that didn’t work.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

The only way to really fix dog ears is to do a tiny excision  of them under local and close it up with a little suture.  That way it  is fixed permanently.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Dealing with the appearance of excision lines and pointy ends, often referred to as "dog ears," can be frustrating. Here are some potential strategies to address these concerns:

Scar Revision Surgery: If the pointy ends persist, a minor surgical procedure can be performed to revise the scar and improve its appearance. This involves excising the excess tissue and re-suturing the area to create a smoother contour.

Laser Resurfacing: Laser treatments, such as fractional laser resurfacing, can help improve the texture and appearance of scar tissue by promoting collagen remodeling and skin smoothing.

Microneedling: This technique can also aid in improving scar appearance by stimulating collagen production and enhancing skin texture.

Silicone Gel or Sheets: Consistent use of silicone-based products can help flatten and soften scar tissue over time. These are often used in combination with other treatments for enhanced results.

Dermal Fillers: In some cases, dermal fillers can be used to even out the skin surface around the scar, though this is more commonly used for concave scars rather than raised ones.

Consultation with a Specialist: It's important to have a thorough evaluation by a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon who specializes in scar management to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation.

Next Steps:

Seek Professional Evaluation: Arrange a consultation to discuss surgical and non-surgical options tailored to your needs.
Consider Combination Treatments: Often, a combination of treatments yields the best results in improving scar appearance.
Follow a Consistent Skincare Routine: Incorporate products that promote healing and skin smoothing as part of your daily routine.
With the right approach, it is often possible to significantly improve the appearance of excision lines and achieve a more satisfactory cosmetic outcome.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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