Scar Revision on Open Heart Surgery Scars?

July 7, 2009
Asked By:lp in moxee in washington

I had open heart surgery at the age of 10 and hate my scar. I am now 40 years old (female). Can they do Scar revisions on this type of scar?

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May 31, 2023

Answer: Revision can be done followed by scar laser treatments to help reduce appearance

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Answer: Revision can be done followed by scar laser treatments to help reduce appearance

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July 8, 2009

Answer: Scar revision of heart surgery scar

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