I have dissolvable internal stitches and only tape externally. One of my underneath scars hasn't quite fully healed as yet and I'm still getting a little blood on the gauze. How often should I shower?
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February 19, 2018
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I think that you have normal healing scars. I would not do anything surgical to them as they will likely not improve the character of the scars, but you can consider laser to the scars to help lighten the appearance.
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