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Scar on my face, removed stitches after 2 weeks, should i use medera or vitamin e,cocobutter or wait more?
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Scar therapy: You may use those at this point. There is also silicone patches for scar therapy that will soften and flatten scars. Alternatively, you can seek dermatology or plastic surgery guidance.
Answered 10/5/2014
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Yes: they will help. scar will take its time to heal
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