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Will massage help flatten old hypertrophic scars?

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Dr. Timothy Silver answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

It is possible: Discuss with your doctor, the massage technique is some times painful and prolonged. The dermatologist , may try injected the scar with steroids as a more efficient technique. Discuss with your doctor there are some options.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 9/8/2017

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