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Had surgery 1 month ago on shoulder for labral repair. now have 3 incisions and 2 of which are bigger and darker red color. how do i fade the scar?

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Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky answered

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Scar: Keep out of the sun. Apply constant pressure with skin tape or scar patch. Also some of the scar creams to lighten the scar.

Answered 8/24/2013

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A member asked:

Had surgery 1 month ago on shoulder for labral repair. now have 3 incisions and 2 of which are bigger and darker red color. how do i fade the scar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky answered

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