LAM FACIAL PLASTICS

Dr. Lam,

A few months back, a cyst developed on the side of my face just to the side of my right eye. My doctor put me on some medication and after a couple of months, it finally went away and I no longer feel any traces of it left. However, I was left with what I consider to be a sizable depression on the side of my face. I am wanting to use a permanent filler such as silicone to even it out and was wondering if that was a good option for me. I have attached pics. Thanks!

if no kenalog injection was done (in which sometimes things improve over a year), then i would consider a permanent fill with silicone. i would typically wait at least 6 months from injury to make sure that nothing is improving from the original injury.
best,
sml

No kenalog injection here and it's been since October that the cyst finally subsided. This is great news! I've already made an appointment to come to your office in April. See you then!

ok, great. look forward to take care of you.

I know it's going to take 2 to 3 sessions with the silicone, so I was wondering what kind of bruising/discoloration I can expect after each session. Also, the scar is a slightly darker shade than the rest of my skin tone, so is there anything that can be done to even that out or is it something that will get better over time? Thanks!

1. there is always a chance of bruising but hopefully that won't happen. i pre-ice for about a minute to minimize that chance.
2. color is something very hard to fix. let me see it to give you better suggestions.
best,
sml

Okay. I'll see you in a few weeks for my appointment. Thanks!