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What scar removal options are there? (Photo)

jenjulissaAug 26, 2022
I got a breast augmentation over a year ago and my scars were healing pretty well at first and then became what I believed are hypertrophic scars. I would like to know what options there are for minimizing their appearance because they’re slightly visible underneath tight clothing.

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