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Did you have to have surgery to remove scars?

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Dr. Leonard Grossman answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Not if it does: You don't have to have scars removed if they don't bother emotionally of physically, i.e. Get in the way of functionality. Good luck from nyc.

Dr Shenenberger agreed

Answered 10/3/2012

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