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Is cryosurgery a good option for these scars? (Photo)

September 4, 2022
Asked By:JCasa in Berlin, Thüringen, Deutschland

Im not sure if these are considered keloids or hypertrophic scars since they are as big as the original acne lesions and already 18 months old.

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Answer: Recommend doing injection therapy to help flatten these scars.

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Answer: Recommend doing injection therapy to help flatten these scars.

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