Raising / improving surgical scar on cheek - options? (photos)

January 7, 2022
Asked By:Fabulous908754 in united kingdom

I had a pre-cancer (white) removed that was about 5mm in size and the surgeon convinced me that a bigger cut would allow the skin to be closed without a noticeable scar other than a fine line. After 12 months in shock its finally healed and I have a depressed surgical scar line down my cheek that is 5cm long. the scar itself is fine but its tethered down so in bad light it looks horrendous, like i have a groove in my cheek. I guess the solution depends on the cause? Is it tether down/subcision?

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Answers (3)

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January 31, 2023

Answer: Venus RF to help even out fine lines

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 31, 2023

Answer: Venus RF to help even out fine lines

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 13, 2022

Answer: Depressed Scar Treatment-- See An Expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 13, 2022

Answer: Depressed Scar Treatment-- See An Expert

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 11, 2022

Answer: Scar tethering

January 11, 2022

Answer: Scar tethering

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