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Will scars in the middle of the chest ever fade?
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Yes but how much?: Yes, but in the meantime consider avoidance of sun exposure with sunscreens, topical elastic gel sheeting, scar massage, and pressure therapy. If the scar continues to grow beyond 6 weeks, consider steroid injections.
Answered 7/15/2012
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Yes: They are red and raised for 3-6 months, then start to fade. It will take 1-2 years for fading to finish.
Answered 7/23/2012
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