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I have really big surgery scars because i have short gut i was operated on when i was young.my question is can i get them surgically gone or smaller?

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Depends: You may be able to do so. if you are significantly over weight this may not help. If you have keloids it is better to leave it alone. See a plastic surgeon for advice in this regard as this is who would do the surgery. Can many times make things better.

Answered 10/16/2014

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A member asked:

I have really big surgery scars because i have short gut i was operated on when i was young.my question is can i get them surgically gone or smaller?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

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