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What to do if i had surgery and i'm left with a four inch scar on my shoulder, how can i eliminate the scar?
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Difficult: There are several things you can try provided the healing process is complete. A dermatologist , trained plastic surgeon or aesthetic doctor would be a aide. Steroid injection into the belly of the scar may shrink it. If the scar is unsightly it can be surgically revised with a cosmetic closure Resurfacing laser therapy these are treatments that may help
Answered 5/30/2014
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