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I've a scar below the knee on the front.dime size.smooth feel but skin has caved in.what to apply to raise the skin area,help blend surface overall?
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Filler: Scars are difficult to treat. Indented scars can be improved by injecting with a cosmetic filler. If the color was a concern, additional steps may be lasers.
Answered 10/4/2015
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