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Is there a way to heal tummy tuck wound faster?

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nenitabaniFeb 9, 2017

My doctor told me to use only soap and water to clean. It looks good but the scap keeps falling before is completely dry and it look like is not healing. I have not pain it just itch a little sometimes. Is there anyway to make the wound heal faster or more effective ? Or im just to anxious jajaja. Thanks in advance.

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