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How can i cope with my scars from surgery?
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Depends: Scars continue to fade and get less noticeable during the first year after surgery. During that year, you should minimize sun exposure to the scars and it's okay to use aloe/vitamin e cream after the first 4-6 weeks. After a year, if you're not happy with how they look, you can consult a plastic surgeon and consider scar revision.
Answered 3/16/2014
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