Indented incision line crease where skin is stitched together. Any suggestions?

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I am 10 days post scar revision for a mole removal two years ago that left me with dog ears and depressed scar on my cheek. It is 10 days post scar revision and the scar line, where the two sides meet and were stitched together seem like a tiny indented line where they were sewn together. Will this go away with time? PS did not place steri strips this time after scar revision when stitches were removed like the previous PS did in original mole removal. Could that play a part?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars. 
 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

As this is a new scar it will probably fill in to a degree with time. Best Scar Management is important to minimize or completely hide from view, the telltale signs of your surgery—namely, scars. Both you and your surgeon want you to have the most minimal scarring possible. There are many possible causes for scars that are enlarged or not healing well. Unsightly scars are most commonly due to genetics, underlying medical conditions, or improper scar/wound care. The last part is very important and patients can make a noticeable difference in their scars’ appearance by following best scar management practices. Here are some simple tips in the below link:

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I understand you concern, but it is too early in the healing process to worry at this time. Ask your surgeon to council you on scar care and check out the article linked below in which I wrote about scar formation, it may clear up some further questions. Good Luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At such an early post treatment time, it is likely to only get better with time. Give it a few months to heal. Best of luck.

Indented incision line crease where skin is stitched together. Any suggestions?

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Answer: Mole excision

Answer: Mole excision

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Indented incision line crease where skin is stitched together. Any suggestions?

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Answer: Mole excision

Answer: Mole excision

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