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Is this a keloid scar? How can I fix it? (Photo)

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Lori1990Sep 7, 2023

Is this a keloid scar? I've had 3 c sections and half the scar healed nicely, while the other half is terrible. How can I fix this?

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Dr. Nelson Lee Novick, MD
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