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How Can I Get Rid of Dark Hyperpigmented Scars from Shaving my Buttocks?

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312Wonder WomanJul 15, 2009

How can I get rid of dark hyperpigmented scars from shaving my buttocks? They've been here like for ever..... and they won't go away. Help?

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