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Can glycolic acid, Retin-A or chemical peel reduce the appearance of open rhinoplasty scar?

need_revision_XOSep 6, 2016
Can glycolic acid, Retin-A or chemical peel reduce the appearance of open rhinoplasty scar? Do you think that if I will use these products on my scar I will cause some damage to this area? I had my rhinoplasty more than a year ago. Is there any surgical solution for my very visible open rhinoplasty scar? (I suffer from breathing problems and I need revision anyway). Thanks in advance

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