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Can a cosmetic surgeon remove the scar you got when you were a child?
Wiki User
2006-08-29 19:04:43
Most of the time yes, but unless things have changed people such
as Black Americans don't have a good success rate of plastic
surgery and scar easily (usually a very light scar on the skin.)
Many people with bad scars have them removed and the only way you
can find out if you are a good candidate is to make an appointment
with a very good plastic surgeon. Just don't pick anyone! Ask
around or ask your doctor.
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