Indented scars - is there any incision technique that can prevent this?

January 15, 2024
Asked By:higgles9999 in Te Kowhai, Waikato, New Zealand

I had a direct brow lift on one eye only , just above the hairline and the scar is quite deeply indented and noticeable. I am considering other surgery and am concerned I may have this problem again. Is there any incision technique that can prevent this? The surgery was 4 years ago.

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January 21, 2024

Answer: The scar should not be indented.

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 21, 2024

Answer: The scar should not be indented.

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 16, 2024

Answer: Subcision Is A Simple, Proven Technique For Elevating & Smoothing Indented Scars

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 16, 2024

Answer: Subcision Is A Simple, Proven Technique For Elevating & Smoothing Indented Scars

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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