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Does anti scar gel which contain silicon if we used it for a long period could cause whitening or depressed in the skin , if so how i treat that ?

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Depressed scar: You may require a scar revision so have the scar evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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