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Massage on scars by therapist?

Brave831841Jun 8, 2023
Hi, I had my breast reduction recently in France but will move back to USA soon. (Not medical tourism, I am dual citizen). My surgeon said he will prescribe me session with a therapist for massage on the scar / gpl scar treatment. But I will be in the US by then. Is that something common to do after thisprorcedure in USA ? Does it really helps the scars to fade away? If so, what specialist should I see? Thank you

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