After a cyst removal I have been left with a hole that goes right through my forehead, what could I do to resolve this? (photo)

Question

It is not painful but really not nice to look at which is getting me down , it literally goes right through my head , does not weep but has healed full into this hole x any help is much appreciated, I have now had the hole for around 4 years.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your photograph, you may benefit from a cyst scar excision and closure.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would use a combination of subcision, fractional laser, fillers, and PRP SC once the skin has healed over in order to optimize the contour of the indented scars.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

You need to excise this scar which is similar to an "ice pick" mark.  It can be done right in our office and would only take a few minutes.  It should heal up quite nicely.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The postsurgical hole that is evident in the photo clearly resembles a deep pit scar, and, as such, would likely be amenable to simple treatment with TCA CROSS, which is a quick, simple, inexpensive technque that engenders little significant downtime. I would be reluctant about any form of more aggressive surgical revisions in this area, which is subject to considerable skin tension and muscular movements, since a stretch scar and stich ("railroad") tracks may result. For more information on TCA CROSS, you can check out the archives of RealSelf.com. Be certain to consult with a board certified aesthetic physician. Best of luck.

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

This is a pretty deep scar. In my hands I would excise the scar. Then microneedling to balance the scarring afterwards.
Kristine Brecht, MD
Seattle, Wa

After a cyst removal I have been left with a hole that goes right through my forehead, what could I do to resolve this? (photo)

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