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Surgical scar

Question: I have a surgical scar which is growing bigger because of my weight and it's painful sometimes. Can I remove it with plastic surgery?

Answer: It is impossible to remove any scar though it may be improved. Improving scars by scar revision may involve non-surgical treatment such a silicone therapy or injections with corticosteroid surgery may totally remove the scar. Unfortunately, a scar will result from the surgical revision though it is hoped this will be a better result than the original.

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ASPS

Member of The Australian Society of
Plastic Surgeons

ASAPS

Member of The Australasian Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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