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How long does the scar from a lipoma removal take to heal?
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Healing starts : Almost immediately, and takes up to one year.
Answered 12/21/2019
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4-6 weeks: For the scar to heal to about the same average strength the rest of your skin has. The scar will always be remodeling itself for life, but, after the 4-6 week period, most people will not notice any difference in the scar vs. The rest of their skin.
Answered 10/23/2017
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