How to remove scars?

Whether a scar results from an accident or a previous surgery, for many people it is bit a badge of courage but an unsightly or even deforming mark. In 5 to 10 percent of people, scars become hypertrophied because of an overproduction of scar tissue, and in some cases a keloid develops, causing a scar to... more

However, it is not always practical and scars from surgery typically heal better than scars from trauma. However, there are some treatments that can minimize the appearance of unsightly scars should they occur from surgery. The first is laser treatments with a pulsed dye or ktp or neodidium yag type of laser.... more

If the scar is large, you may have to excise it first and then close it. If it is long you may need to close it in an irregular way to break up the line so that the brain doesn't notice it.  Your brain is more likely to notice a line that is over 7mm in length. Anything longer than that will need to be... more

Hi! You have got to be realistic.  When the skin is cut, there is going to be a permanent scar, which hopefully becomes inconspicuous with time. In our plastic surgery practice in New York City, we have a whole protocol to PREVENT bad scarring.  And there is exciting research for the future. We have... more

Hello, The "removal of a scar" is a loaded concept. When you remove a scar you replace it with another scar. The idea is determining to what extent the removal technique will allow the result to be better than the current scar. The answer depends upon the scar and the conditions under which wounding... more

Surgical scars fall into two categories: acute and chronic. During the acute phase of scarring after surgery, the most effective treatments include keeping the scar clean and free of infection, massage, and topical application of wound healing creams. These creams will decrease inflammation and minimize... more

Avoid sun exposure as the harmful rays can cause your scar to hyperpigment, or darken Perform scar massage as directed by your physician. This usually involves rubbing the scar with a moisturizer with vitamin E oil in it to loosen up the scar tissue and make it feel softer Avoid directly applying vitamin E oil... more

If you have a history of bad scars, you must tell your surgeon. Ideally, your surgeon will use techniques to minimise scarring and place them in inconspicuous sites that won’t be too visible. After surgery, keeps scars away from sunshine until they have faded and moisturise scars regularly.

Again, there are many excellent products available; but in general, I reserve the use of these products if there are any problems developing or any concerns regarding the normal healing process. Most scars will settle down and fade with time. A couple of basic principles are moisturizing and massaging the... more

For the first ten days after surgery, keep the scar moist with bactroban antibiotic ointment. Then for the next six months, avoid sunlight and wear sunscreen.