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It's been 6-7 months since my surgery. it was for an incarcerated hernia. the scar has been itching repetitively and it keeps feeling that way. i continue to scratch. it's the only thing i can think of doing. continues to be red. recommend anything?
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Scar Massage: Scar massage with whatever product you choose. You are outside the timeline of using silicone. Lasers may be helpful to remove any redness to the scar. Scar revisions are usually done 1 year out from surgery.
Answered 4/6/2020
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