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What kind of ointment is good to apply to a scar after surgery?

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Mederma : Depends on if you want the scar to lightened up then you can use hydra condone if it is itching Hydrocortisone there also is silicone scar treatment now that some of my patients have had a good result. Ultrasound to loosen scar tissue up. Hope this helps.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Silicone+sunscreen: When the wounds are healed.

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