What is the best treatment for the indented scar on my forehead? (Photo)

May 20, 2015
Asked By:Sophie128 in Rockville, MD

I got a staph cellulitis infection above my eyebrow last year from something random I touched. It created an abscess that opened up and layers of skin came off. After antibiotics the abcess scabed over and then once the scabed came off I was left with this very noticeable indented scar. I have medium to darker skin (Indian decent), so is laser treatment an possible? Collagen injections/fillers? Or a surgical excision the best option?

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July 19, 2023

Answer: Recommend doing a light CO2 laser treatment to even out skin texture

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Recommend doing a light CO2 laser treatment to even out skin texture

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 24, 2015

Answer: Treatment for forehead scar

May 24, 2015

Answer: Treatment for forehead scar

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