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Buttock scarring. How can I treat these dents? (Photo)

marigudsJun 17, 2023
I have dents that were caused by injections when I was a child. I was sick with measles and hospitalized for almost a year and given tons of injections that left ridge like scarring to both buttons cheeks. How can I even slightly lift the dent?

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