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Can I treat breast augmentation scars even are 1 year post-op? (Photo)

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lizbethhernandezzAug 27, 2017

I had my breast augmentation surgery 13 months ago and my scars are still red and slightly uncomfortable when I wear underwire bras or tight fitting bikinis. I thought they would be healed by now but I still get itchy sometimes and my scars are very red with what appears to be some type of skin bubble. What can I do?

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