All About Keloid Scars

In this podcast interview, revered radiotherapy specialist and clinical oncologist, Dr Richard Shaffer, is joined by esteemed plastic and cosmetic surgeon, Dr Ioannis Goutos, to discuss keloid scars in expert detail.

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In this podcast interview, revered radiotherapy specialist and clinical oncologist, Dr Richard Shaffer, is joined by esteemed plastic and cosmetic surgeon, Dr Ioannis Goutos, to discuss keloid scars in expert detail.

Featuring Dr Richard Shaffer and Dr Ioannis Goutos. This is a podcast-style interview, originally from Top Doctors UK.

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