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Removal of stitch marks completely in the forehead?

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Not likely: Sometimes as the scar ages it blends in better with the uninterrupted skin. But will never fade or be the normal color skin again

Answered 3/8/2016

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A member asked:

Removal of stitch marks completely in the forehead?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

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