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I have just got a cyst removed from my forehead, any tips on reducing scaring and increasing recovery rate or just anythig else thatll benefit? thanks

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While healing keep: Antibiotic ointment on to keep the incision sight moist. It will heal faster and with less of a scar.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/24/2013

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