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Is It Normal to Have Discoloration 5 Months After Smartlipo?

I had Smartlipo done on my lower abdomen 5 months ago and there is still some discoloration/ hardening. Although my stomach appeared to have gotten a little better over the last couple months, I'm worried the discoloration will not go away. I also formed dark spots from the needle marks and my physician prescribed me hydroquinone. I've been applying the cream religiously for 2 months now but the marks are still very apparent! Will the scarring/ discoloration go away :(

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Michael Constantin Gartner, DO

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