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1 year post breast augmentation. Is it too late to treat the scar?

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zanelabwFeb 6, 2019

Hello Had BA done with the scar under neath the breast. I am a month over a year post-op.. I did not use scar cream or silicone sheets... is it too late? It's not as faded as i'd like and still a bit red.

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