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Repairing surgical scars

It is not uncommon for dermatologists to repair defects left by excision of benign or malignant lesions with sophisticated surgical techniques. Repairs can be basic, such as the intermediate repair (CPT codes 12031-12057) commonly performed on the trunk and extremities.

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