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Plastic surgeon vs Maxillofacial surgeon for stitches on the face

if you get a cut on your face that requires stitches and you go to the ER is it better to ask for a plastic surgeon or a maxillofacial to stitch you up? And is the hospital required to give you one if you ask for it?
posted by john123357 on Feb 28, 2013 - 31 answers

 

What surgery did I have as a toddler?

As a toddler I had some surgery. I was always told that it was for a hernia, but I'm not so sure, and I'm not sure what the first steps to looking it up are. YANMD medical advice on the issue would be appreciated, as well. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2012 - 14 answers

Can I clear up my acne scars?

I'm in in my 40s. I have scars on my face from teenage acne. Is it too late to do anything about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2012 - 14 answers

Treatment for white scar on face?

How to deal with white scar on my chin? [more inside]
posted by Hither on Nov 13, 2011 - 18 answers

Work around for a bind?

My partner has an odd circumsion scar, what can we do to minimize irritation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2011 - 3 answers

Is easily-scarred skin a contraindication to tattooing?

Yet another tattoo/scar question: Although I almost never bruise, I tend to scar very easily. Will this be a problem if I ever decide to get a tattoo? [more inside]
posted by bayani on Apr 7, 2011 - 10 answers

Best scar revision for minimal scars?

I need to get the BEST possible scar revision for scars on my arm that make me look like a cutter. They are slightly discolored, and barely raised from the skin. Where should I begin looking? [more inside]
posted by JJkiss on Dec 22, 2010 - 15 answers

Help me figure out what I had on my face for two years and why it suddenly went away.

Help me figure out what I had on my face for two years and why it suddenly went away. [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce on Dec 9, 2010 - 17 answers

Will scar tissue on my knee preclude distance running?

Will the scar tissue on my knee get in the way of my running? Or will I outrun it? [more inside]
posted by sportbucket on Nov 11, 2010 - 2 answers

How effective is scar removal these days?

Is there a procedure to get rid of my scars? [more inside]
posted by ilovehistory on Aug 16, 2010 - 8 answers

Prevention of keloid scar after injury

Is there anything I can do to prevent keloid scarring after a lip injury? [more inside]
posted by Crane Shot on Jul 12, 2010 - 11 answers

Un-dent my daughter's face?

My daughter's cheek bruise has turned into a dent/dimple. What's going on? Is it permanent? How to get her face back to normal? [more inside]
posted by Alt F4 on Jun 17, 2010 - 10 answers

Breaking up scar tissue

What to do about scar tissue in a finger? [more inside]
posted by googly on Jun 8, 2010 - 10 answers

Scarface

I've had a scar above my right eye for about five years. I'm curious if it's something that could someday be fixed, and if so, what the treatment would be. Photo inside. [more inside]
posted by floam on May 12, 2010 - 20 answers

Villainy

Is Disney evil? [more inside]
posted by painquale on May 3, 2010 - 32 answers

How do I prevent a cigarette burn from leaving a scar?

How do I prevent a cigarette burn from leaving a scar? [more inside]
posted by washburn on Aug 15, 2009 - 20 answers

1 big scar - 1 testicle = ?

What are some medical reasons that would warrant an operation removing one testicle from a 5 or 6 year old boy? [more inside]
posted by potatopeople on May 11, 2009 - 15 answers

Who thought Sam up?

Songfilter: Heard it on the radio, schizophrenia, prostitution, weirdness. [more inside]
posted by M Edward on Dec 24, 2008 - 7 answers

How to best heal a facial scar?

ScarFilter: Asking for my sister. My sister fell today while running to the car and smashed her face into the pavement. Nothing broken, but she now has a wide chunk of flesh missing from the area on her nose right between her eyes. [more inside]
posted by bahama mama on May 1, 2008 - 20 answers

Tell me my face will heal fine?

HELP! I HAVE A HOLE IN MY FACE [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 5, 2008 - 20 answers

Ouch.

What kind of scar would a whip leave? The whip in question is a cat-o-nine-tails and the scars in question would be about 3 months old. [more inside]
posted by Evangeline on Mar 4, 2008 - 11 answers

Ritual or abuse?

Help me figure out what happened to this little girl. [more inside]
posted by Evangeline on Jan 28, 2008 - 24 answers

Cover or reduce an old scar

I've been looking for a way to help my girlfriend cover, or at least reduce the visibility of, a scar on her stomach. She is quite self-conscious about it, especially when we make love. I've searched up and read many discussions of similar topics here on AskMeFi, but most of the suggestions seem to assume that the scar is recent. My girlfriend's scar dates from 2002. We know that surgery will eventually be necessary, but for various reasons it isn't practical at this time. What techniques have MeFites found successful when trying to cover or eradicate older scars?
posted by zainsubani on Jan 8, 2008 - 20 answers

How do I smooth my bumpy face?

My face has bumpiness all over it. I'm not sure how it got there, but I *assume* it's because I always picked apart my zits in jr high. How *exactly* did the bumpiness form? Is there a medical term for this condition? What are the options for removing this stuff (making my face smooth)? ...Explain science behind these options? Are there measures I can take every day to help? Does diet have anything to do with it?
posted by oneous on Nov 28, 2007 - 9 answers

What can I do to get rid of a deep but tiny scar on my cheek?

What can I do to get rid of a deep but tiny scar on my cheek? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Nov 23, 2007 - 9 answers

Rambo would've used a bullet

Am I going to get a nasty scar? [more inside]
posted by TungstenChef on Nov 20, 2007 - 26 answers

Help! I don't want a hole in my thumb!

I cut myself badly today, ripping off a piece of skin about .5cm in diameter right on the knuckle of my thumb. (further gory details inside) - Is there anything I can do tonight to improve healing, or should I leave it alone? - Should I go to my GP or the walk in clinic in the morning [more inside]
posted by happyturtle on Jun 11, 2007 - 7 answers

Please help me get rid of this stupid scar!

I have a scar on my forehead. It's not raised but is just a darker color than my skin. I got it from using a massager on my head when I had a very painful sinus headache - somehow I managed to take off a layer of skin, though it didn't hurt at all. Now it's six weeks later, and I still have the scar. Is there anything I can do to minimize the appearance? [more inside]
posted by Melsky on May 30, 2007 - 15 answers

Thank God it's not a tattoo

How long does it take to remove a wedding ring dent? [more inside]
posted by rosemere on Apr 12, 2007 - 9 answers

4 month old scar still hurts..

4-month old leg injury filter: I scraped up my leg really bad 4 months ago. It healed, it scarred, it still hurts. Now what? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Dec 15, 2006 - 8 answers

My past always haunts me.

Tattoos for the scarred. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2006 - 13 answers

How did you get that scar?

Please help me identify possible causes of an abdominal scar. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 4, 2006 - 18 answers

Scary Scar

Three months ago, I had a myomectomy. I've recovered fine in terms of the way I feel physically, but I still have some concerns about the appearance of my scar. [more inside]
posted by hazyjane on Feb 27, 2006 - 12 answers

What's up with my knobbly-feeling surgical wound?

12 days ago I had pelvic surgery which involved a 9 cm (~3.5 inch) horizontal lower abdominal incision. The stitches were removed 6 days after the operation and the surgeon said at the time that the wound looked fine. Since some time after that appointment, when I touch the area within 1 cm of the wound I can feel fairly firm nodular areas under the skin. To anyone who has had a similar experience following surgery or knows about it, is this normal or a complication? Did it go away without treatment? Did it cause further problems? [more inside]
posted by teem on Jul 11, 2005 - 11 answers

Wound that could have healed cleanly, but ended up as a very ugly scar

Is there a word in any language that means "wound that could have healed cleanly, but ended up as a very ugly scar"?
posted by Jairus on Mar 15, 2005 - 18 answers

What can I do to minimize this scar on my nose for the long-term?

I'm going to have a reasonably large scar on my nose. What can I do now to minimise the long term visibility of the scar? [more inside]
posted by handee on Feb 13, 2005 - 17 answers

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