I had a shave biopsy done 5 weeks ago on my cheek. The spot is still indented. 1) how long will it continue to fill in? 2) any harm from massaging? I hear massaging breaks down scar tissue, so is that bad since I want it to continue to create scar tissue to fill in? 3) the spot & also lower eyelid is still swollen. Is it normal this long? 4) when I smile my "tear trough" is more noticeable b/c I think the inflexiblity of the scar tissue is concentrating the crease. What to do to minimize this?
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I suggest you see a cosmetic dermatologist for an evaluation to ensure this was a mole and that it doesn't need wound care or to be removed. Best, Dr. Emer.
There are many options for this other than tattooing. I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist that specializes in scars for treatment/assessment. Best, Dr. Emer.
You can exercise after stitches are removed if there were deep sutures placed. I suggest skin glue and steri-strips after the stitches come out to help keep it together. Slow movements and not major extension so you limit any pulling and stretching of the stitch line. Best, Dr. Emer.
