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Is it appropriate to ask my doctor to use off label drugs during my forehead reduction surgery?

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Michelle VasquezMay 25, 2021
I've seen that a recent study has shown promising results in using a drug called verteporfin (normally for glaucoma) for scarless healing. From what I can tell it's worked well in mice, and clinical trials are anticipated to happen soon. That being said, I'm having a forehead reduction surgery shortly and I'm wondering if it's appropriate for me to request that my doctor try this in an off label use to mitigate scar formation. Is this a reasonable request for a patient to make?

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