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Holes in skin from dermatend: What can I do to repair?

sissy23Dec 8, 2014
I used a product called dermatend over a year ago and I am left with red scars and holes in my skin from where the mole was removed. Is there a permenent type of filler that can be used? I have a hole in my arm and one on my back.Thanks

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Answered on Dec 9, 2014
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