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Can self harm scars be removed by plastic surgery? (photo)

August 1, 2016
Asked By:ginni123 in Denton, TX

I have few self harm scars on my hand that are getting red. They are about 3 months old. Can I remove the scars from plastic surgery? If yes, can you suggest doctors in the Denton,Texas area? And what the total cost would be?

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