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What can I do for painful brachioplasty scars 6 months post op?

May 9, 2018
Asked By:W39042 in Ms

Hello I had brachioplasty 7 months ago. 3 weeks ago I had a scar Revision in my armpits and under my breast. My brachioplasty scars that are down my upper arm are still extremely painful and tight. I have tried everything under the sun. Silicone gel silicone sheets Mederma to laser treatments cocoa butter Bio-Oil I am not getting any relief does anybody have any hope to offer me. I also still wear my compression garment almost Around the Clock still because it is still so painful

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