I posted in 2014 on here because my scar was not looking good three weeks after the procedure. Eight years later now, I have a very deep indentation scar on my cheek from punch excision of cyst, pls see photo. What is my best course of action to make this not look so indented? Will microneedling help? I am hesitant with lasers because of horror stories. Thank you.
January 22, 2022
Answer: Subcision: Nearly Thirty Year Track Record Of Safety/Efficacy For Elevating/Smoothing Indented Scars So sorry that you have been suffering this long. I stopped performing punch excisions, particularly in areas, such as the cheeks, that are subject to much movement and/or static muscular tension, since they often give subsequent rise to indented stretch scars and often even to tram track stitch scars. I also appreciate your concern regarding the use of lasers, especially since the hard science to support their use continues to lag well behind the device manufacturer backed marketing hype to capitalize on their supposedly being the "next big thing." Subcision is a simple, relatively inexpensive and time-tested technique for elevating and smoothing all kinds of indented scars, including those following surgery. I have personally been performing it regularly for this purpose since 1994. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist with extensive scar treatment experience. Best of luck.
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January 22, 2022
Answer: Subcision: Nearly Thirty Year Track Record Of Safety/Efficacy For Elevating/Smoothing Indented Scars So sorry that you have been suffering this long. I stopped performing punch excisions, particularly in areas, such as the cheeks, that are subject to much movement and/or static muscular tension, since they often give subsequent rise to indented stretch scars and often even to tram track stitch scars. I also appreciate your concern regarding the use of lasers, especially since the hard science to support their use continues to lag well behind the device manufacturer backed marketing hype to capitalize on their supposedly being the "next big thing." Subcision is a simple, relatively inexpensive and time-tested technique for elevating and smoothing all kinds of indented scars, including those following surgery. I have personally been performing it regularly for this purpose since 1994. You would be wise to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist with extensive scar treatment experience. Best of luck.
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February 3, 2022
Answer: Scar Hello there!
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February 3, 2022
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