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Easy scar removal - how effective is surgical scar removal?
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Varies: Scar revision is better for wider scars. I would wait until the scar matures at least 6-12 months after wounding though. http://www.cosmeticsurgerytruth.com/blog/?p=13810.
Answered 11/3/2012
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