Am I a good candidate for scar removal surgery for indentation after a piercing? (Photo)

April 20, 2024
Asked By:Powerful853160 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

I have a badly indented scar on my ear after a piercing that didn't heal over properly. Would I be a good candidate for a scar removal surgery?

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April 22, 2024

Answer: Think Subcision For Elevating & Smoothing Indented Scars

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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April 22, 2024

Answer: Think Subcision For Elevating & Smoothing Indented Scars

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Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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April 26, 2024

Answer: Yes, this can be surgically removed.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 26, 2024

Answer: Yes, this can be surgically removed.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2024

Answer: Treatment for indented scar on Ear; Englewood Cliffs NJ

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 22, 2024

Answer: Treatment for indented scar on Ear; Englewood Cliffs NJ

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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