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Best way to remove a surgical scar? any tips?

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Improve, not remove: Scars are permanent, but they improve with time. Pressure treatment, silicone sheeting and steroid injection may hasten their maturation. They also improve with time and may not reach their final appearance for 6-12 months.

Dr Tomeski agreed

Answered 7/27/2014

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