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I have 13 year old stitch scar on my forehead it is like boxcar scar how can i remove it?

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Dr. Joel Teig answered

Have a doctor exam: Removal of scars can produce a worse scar and depending on the location, it can produce nerve damage and excess bleeding if a blood vessel is cut.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/4/2018

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