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Will Silicone Gel Help Improve the Look of my Circumcision Scar?

bobbystewart1Mar 23, 2012
i recently had a circumcision 2 weeks ago today and i am wondering about after the stiches come out would it be alright to use silicone gel to help improve/fade the look of my scar and how soon can i use it?

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Dr. John P. Di Saia, MD
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Answered on Sep 1, 2015
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