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Breast Reduction Revision? I really want to get the scars revised as after 8 years they are still dark and red (photo)

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ryl13Nov 20, 2017

I had a breast reduction 8 years ago. Would you recommend a further revision? i plan to get the scars revised but what else would you do to make them look better? Thanks

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