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Scars from stitches. Will they minimize with time? Are they permanent? (Photo)

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salamancaJan 2, 2016

I had stitches removed yesterday after a facelift two weeks ago. I am concerned the marks after these were removed. Will they minimize with time? Are they permanent?

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Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker, MD, FACS
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Dr. Evan Ransom, MD, FACS
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Dr. Raymond E. Lee, MD
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Dr. Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS
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