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I have a huge hole in my face after cyst removal. How can I treat this? (Photo)

Sensible775089Feb 22, 2023
I have had cyst removed 7 months ago it has left me with an unsightly hole in my on my face right between the eyes. l am so upset and feel horrible about myself I’m very anxious about people staring at it. I’m so scared it will Never fill in and I’ll never look the same. I’m a 25 year old women. My doctor said my body is rejecting the internal stitches so it didn’t close right and now wants to do co2 laser resurfacing. Is there a specialist who can help me with my face :(

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