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I had scar revision done a month ago. will the scar go away?

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Surgical: If it is a surgical revision, the resulting scar may be smaller than the previous scar and may become thinner over time. Pigmentation may vary.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/24/2019

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Permanent scar: A scar can improve with time and become barely visible but it can never completely disappear.

Dr Mele agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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