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De roofing in Atlanta

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I have appt scheduled for surgery on my groin here in Atlanta at Grady dermatologist has anyone had the surgery and or dealt with this hospital any suggestions I’m so nervous thinking that area won’t look normal after

April 10
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A myHSteam Member

Honestly, I welcome deroofing. It releases the pain.

April 13
A myHSteam Member

No change to structure and scarring was minimal

April 12
A myHSteam Member

Thank you for your response do you feel it changed the structure of the area any

April 11
A myHSteam Member

I have had 2 groin surgeries. The look once they are healed is fine it is the healing that is tough. My first one had need for a wound vac which is a long healing process but did an amazing job.

April 11
myHSteam

How will my groin area look after deroofing surgery?

It's completely understandable to feel nervous about how your groin will look after deroofing. The good news is that this procedure can have positive outcomes, though there are some things to know.

Deroofing involves removing affected tissue and leaving the wound to Show Full Answer

How will my groin area look after deroofing surgery?

It's completely understandable to feel nervous about how your groin will look after deroofing. The good news is that this procedure can have positive outcomes, though there are some things to know.

Deroofing involves removing affected tissue and leaving the wound to heal naturally without stitches. While this might sound concerning, it can actually result in good healing. The technique has shown lower recurrence rates (14.5%) compared to other surgical options.

Some important considerations for groin surgery:

- Healing takes time - it can take a few months for the wound to fully heal
- There is a risk of scarring, though techniques exist to help minimize this
- For extensive procedures, the scar tissue can sometimes create tightness, particularly if it affects areas around the vagina in women or requires skin grafting in men
- Smaller procedures are less likely to cause significant cosmetic concerns

Many myHSteam members have shared positive experiences. One member said after deroofing and excision, "It's been two years since I had the surgery, and I haven't had any flare-ups or complications." Another noted it helped their quality of life significantly.

Before your surgery, talk openly with your dermatologist about your concerns regarding appearance and ask specific questions about what to expect for wound care and recovery in your particular case.

April 10

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