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Will this fresh scar flatten after cryo mole removal? (photos)

I recently had cryo done to remove left over mole from previous cryo an the scab has fallen away and left a round scar that seems swollen raised which makes it very noticeable. Will this flatten or what can I do to help it? I'm very self conscious

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Dr. Ian Strawford, MBChB, MBCAM
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Answered on Jun 7, 2017
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