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If a deep scar is left already for a year or so, is it possible that in the distant future it will heal completely? under which conditions?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DEEP SCAR: After a year of healin a deep scar can only de addressed surgically. You need to consult a top plastic surgeon for a consult on scar revision .

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Answered 1/6/2016

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A member asked:

If a deep scar is left already for a year or so, is it possible that in the distant future it will heal completely? under which conditions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Oleary and another doctor agreed

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