Will lumps either end of scar go or will I need treatment?

November 22, 2016
Asked By:Gale Brandon in Cedar Park, TX

Had tattoo removed 6 months again by having it cut out. The surgeon tried to make scar length short which has left a lump either side of scar. It's 6 months on and they are still there.

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November 27, 2016

Answer: #tattoosurgery

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 27, 2016

Answer: #tattoosurgery

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 24, 2016

Answer: Scar after tattoo excision

Jeffrey Gosin, MD, FACSBoard Certified Vascular Surgeon
November 24, 2016

Answer: Scar after tattoo excision

Jeffrey Gosin, MD, FACSBoard Certified Vascular Surgeon
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August 27, 2018

Answer: Those lumps are expected to flatten out over a period of time, it may take up to a year or little bit over.

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August 27, 2018

Answer: Those lumps are expected to flatten out over a period of time, it may take up to a year or little bit over.

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Answer: Scar lumps

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