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A 29-year-old female asked:

Had a scalp cysts removed. will it leave an indent on my head now because it was deep. it was a pea size. ?

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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered

Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience

Probably: You will probably have a minor "ident" after such a surgery.

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