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v_singh, I'm not sure, I think it's best to ask a plastic surgeon about that.

Hi everyone,   since I did this six years ago I have forgotten many details so the best way to get your questions answered is to read the whole thread, it also has some before/after pictures. I k...

crzyakta. Yes that's basically what they do but my surgeon used a scalpel instead. It will leave a tiny fine line but it's hardly noticeable.  

Thank you guys! I'm just glad if I can help   Simply_Me, I don't remember when the after pics were taken but I saw a big improvement after only one week (after the stiches were gone).   crz...

Ok so let's see if I can make the photo attachment work...   The first photo is a before shot taking with my analog camera and the other two after shots taking with my digital. The light is a lit...

Hi guys!   It's been a LONG time...when I used to be here Maya was still moderator (what happened to her??). The reason I haven't been here for such a long time is because....I dont't have to!! ...

Eddy, I remember my surgeon said that on the nose a punch graft might work better instead of a simple excision (because the skin is thinner - harder to stretch), is this something you have looked in...

Homer, I had a small hole from the stitches as well. Don't worry, it will improve by time. It can take 6-12 months before the skin is fully healed. Lila, I agree with Maya, the do nothing method i...

lula, no it's not intended. It looks like the rest of my skin except for some discoloration (slightly pink). alison, welcome! Glad this thread could help! ) About preventing scarring I think the...

Rock, Yes, I would recommend it based on my own experiences. However, everyone is different and heals differently. If I were you I would try excision only for a couple of scars and then decide wheth...

Hi guys! Sorry I haven't been here for a while, I've been very busy lately... All I can say for my 2,5 months update is WOW! Still looking really good, about 95% improvement now. It looks like the r...

shiny, I'm glad if I can help anyone by sharing my experience. If you pm me I'll give you my surgeon's details. However I really do think you can find a good surgeon in your country. This is such a ...

vaudor, That's probably a good idea. I think it's best to ask your surgeon how much longer you need the steri-strips.

nottoobad, As you probably know I'm very satisfied with my excision. My surgeon was confident that it would work on my scar...and he was right. I know that photos are the best proof but I don't real...

Rock, thanks! I'm SO happy myself No, I don't live in the US, I live in Sweden. I have fair skin but I think excision would work well on all types of skin. I only had one ice pick (lucky me) but ...

Maya, thank you! At least a small improvement is better than no improvement ) Best of luck next time you go to Dr Chu! Homer, I don't know if I'm extremely lucky or something but I can't even see...

--> Maya, Sorry to hear some scars haven't improved that much. Do you have any idea why? I doubt it was because you didn't have an inside stitch since your scars aren't wide. I think you can excis...

Maya, I know exactly what you mean! In the beginning I kept looking in the mirror, couldn't believe my deep pit was gone! It's quite amazing how well excision works!!

Wow, this thread has GROWN! Sorry I haven't been here for a few days, I got sick ( Ok, here is my 3 weeks update: It keeps looking better and better, I've had at least 90% improvement so far. It is...

Hi Maya, Wow! 12 excisions! You go girl! ) I don't think my skin was that swollen...on the other hand I had tape over the stitches so it was kind of hard to tell. But when the stitches were remove...

---> Hello, Excision is a good treatment for deep/moderate pitted scars. ---> lonelyman, According to my surgeon an inside stitch is only necessary for big/wide scars. I had 2-3 mm cut out a...

Maya, You could probably go back to work the very same day, if you don't mind people seeing the stitches/tape strips. Otherwise I'd say at least a week. The area will be tender after the stitches are...

Ok, it's been almost two weeks now and I think I actually will be pleased with the final result. So far I've had about 80% improvement...pretty good in only two weeks!! The area is still slightly inte...

Hi all, I had the stitches (two) removed today. I think it looks ok. I have a little hole in the skin, at first I thought this was my old scar (only smaller) but he said it was from the stitch and t...

Maya, I can't really tell how the scar looks now because I have a tape strip over it. I have to wait until it falls off. I got a short glimpse of the scar right after the suregery though, but it was...