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my surgeon’s office said to start using the silicone tape on my scars, and since I think I’m developing a reaction to it? (photo

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samira678Mar 26, 2019

It’s been 26 days post op and I’m so itchy and red, my scars pull too, my surgeon’s office said to start using the silicone tape on my scars, and since I started it I think I’m developing a reaction to it??? My surgeon said it’ll take 6 months for full Results - any suggestions are appreciate! Thank you

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