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A member asked:

How easy is it to get a chest tube scar flattened? i had ohs when i was 8 and i am now 43

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Improve, not remove.: Scars cannot be removed but there is a large variety of techniques to improve their appearance, both surgical and non-surgical. They also improve with time. See a board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options. Good luck!

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 3/24/2014

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Easy: See a plastic surgeon. Scar revision can often be done in the office.

Answered 3/22/2014

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