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How Can I Remove a Finger Nail Scratch Scar on Face?

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akh0117Apr 18, 2011

My husband hit me by scratching my face. Now, I have a long thin line scar on my cheek right under my right eye. How can I remove this scar?

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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
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