I have a pretty prominent brown scar from my circumcision at birth and was wondering if there are procedures to lessen the darkness? Can it be lightened by laser or something? Makes me really insecure and would love to find out if there is anything that can be done.
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Answer: Options for Reducing a Prominent Circumcision Scar: Expert Advice and Solutions
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
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