Will my scar heal more slowly because of my Italian olive skinned complexion?

May 8, 2009
Asked By:RFN in Italia

I recently had a direct brow lift. The incision is just above the brow. I'm satisfied with the natural results, but I'm worried about the scarring. It hass been 2 weeks since the surgery, and last week, I had the stitches removed. The scar on my left brow seems to be fading nicely but the other one looks like a scar from a burn. I was told by my doctor to use silicone gel on the scars and he said by 3 months the scars will fade. I'm Italian; my skin is olive so I tan easily. Does that mean my skin will heal slower than people with lighter complexion? How long does it take on average for a scar like that to heal? If I'm using a bleaching cream on the reddish/brown marks, will it slow down the healing? When can I start applying Tretinoin on the scars? Thanks.

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May 31, 2009

Answer: Give your scar at least 3 months prior to scar revision

May 31, 2009

Answer: Give your scar at least 3 months prior to scar revision

August 22, 2009

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