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After hitting sharp edge of table with my thigh 3 months ago i had big bruise(no bleeding)that now is dent on same spot. will dent ever go away?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Scar tissue: What likely happened is that you injured yourself so severely that your body formed fibrous scar tissue. The scar tissue can contract...leaving less than level surfaces.

Answered 5/1/2015

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A member asked:

After hitting sharp edge of table with my thigh 3 months ago i had big bruise(no bleeding)that now is dent on same spot. will dent ever go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

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