donor scar

[jfo]

I had a procedure done 6 years ago at MHR 900 grafts in my crown. I can feel my donor scar is this normal? there is no pain and it doesnt bother me but I was wondering if I should be able to feel the scar?

[jojojo1]

Hey jfo,

 

what do you mean you can feel your scar?

 

Do you mean you can there is like a lumpy or thick scar?

 

If you do that means you have a pretty big scar. Have a look at all the patients pictures on this forum, their scar is like a thin as a pencil line and can be barely detected.

 

I think a good scar is only like a red pencil line, which does not look thick or as if its like a lump.

 

So if you can feel you scar with your fingers then maybe its a pretty bad scar.

[NervousNelly]

Sometimes scars do what is called "ridging" where you feel a bump along the incision line where things have been sutured. Not ideal but it does happen and sometimes it is out of the control of even the best surgeons. I guess it is also possible that the scar is somewhat keloid or developing scar tissue around the incision site. Neither are what we aim for but they do happen.

[jfo]

Hey guys thanks for the replies, thats what im feeling is a ridge but it isnt that bad, still takes me a little time to feel for it.

[Bill - Seemiller]

jfo,

 

NervousNelly gave you a great explanation. It is not optimal but can occur regardless of the skill of the surgeon.

 

In fact, I have a bit of ridging in the donor scar myself on the left side of my head. It is minimal and cannot be seen but only felt.

 

Bill