Removing the Appearance of Scars

By Posted on behalf of John J.W. Lee, MD, FACS

After your skin suffers an injury like an accident or surgery, scar tissue forms. The amount of scar tissue that forms depends on your age, the color of your skin (pigmentation), and the size, location and depth of the wound. When scarring happens, many turn to scar revision surgery as a way to reduce the appearance of scars.

Scar revision can be performed for a number of reasons, including when a scar:

Improving the appearance of scars can be done in a number of ways:

It isn’t always clear when scar revision is the best option. Over time, scars tend to shrink and become lighter in color. This can take several months to a year. For this reason, it may be best to wait a good amount of time before deciding to have scar revision surgery. Since each scar is different, talk to your doctor about the option and timing that’s right for you.

To learn more about scars and scar revision, please contact John J.W. Lee, MD, FACS online or by calling [flc-phone] to schedule a consultation with our experienced cosmetic surgeon.

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