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I have scab from my facial surgery. i've been using vaseline for 2 weeks now but scab is still there. how long should i apply vaseline? should i just leave it alone? im trying to avoid scarring. thanks?
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Unfortunately, scars from injury or even surgery are permanent, and do not change with "vasoline", but on occasion, a plastic surgical approach can make a replacement scar look less obvious.
Answered 5/2/2022
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