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Best treatment to heal scars on mucous membrane in mouth?

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Dr. Timothy Mountcastle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Time: Mucous membrane scars typically heal very well over time. They just need time.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/11/2017

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