Hi Experts, 2 years ago I had this mole shaved off. The doctor without any scar treatment experience suggested making a cut and then stitching this back together - what is your opinion on such option and do you have any suggestion from similar treatment to a crater on the nose? (I understand the skin may be different on the nose to rest of the face)
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Answer: Subcision can be done to raise the scar up
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