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How can I get rid of a scar on my nose? (Photo)

shelly2118Mar 7, 2018
I had a septoplasty and when the surgeon was pulling the bandages off he left a cut/dent on the bridge on my nose. How can I fix this? I have tried scaraway silicone gel but it doesn’t seem to me working.

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