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Are there options to reduce the appearance of scars from brow bone reductions for individuals with a receding hair line?

ohyet678Oct 27, 2022
As far as I’m aware, brow bone reduction typically leaves a scar. This is concealed in the hair line. For males with receding hair lines what are the options? The scar will be exposed. Would scar removal treatments be an option? Many thanks

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