Your patient is a 16-year-old female cheerleader who fell while attempting a pyramid formation and struck her forehead on the back of another girl's head. She has a 2-cm laceration just above her right eyebrow. She is tearful and asks you if you think she is going to have a scar. Which of the following is the best response?
A) "It's a small cut. They'll do everything they can at the emergency department to minimize scarring."
B) "I really can't say. You should probably see a plastic surgeon as soon as possible."
C) "You probably won't even notice it when you grow up."
D) "It's likely, but it's not something to get upset about."
A
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