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Genetically prone to excess scarring - how can I minimize the risk?

Florian StyrApr 19, 2024
Greetings, I'm planing on having a direct brow lift months. Unfortunately I’m very prone to develop a lot of scar tissue after having a surgery. Even though I have thick, dark haired eyebrows I’m afraid that the scars could still be very visible after the procedure. What can I do in order to minimize the risk of developing unestethic scars on the incision points? Best regards

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