I'm having a BL and TT late December and I've been told that since I'm a red head I have the potential for my scars to be redder longer than normal. Is this because typically red heads have pale or is it something else? I've never had the idea even suggested to me that I may heal differently. I've been told red heads are bleeders but never that wound healing is different than normal.
Answer: Redheads Having Red Scars and More Bleeding
Redheads may have reddened scars initially, but people with lighter complexions tend to scar better than people with darker complexions.
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Redheads may have reddened scars initially, but people with lighter complexions tend to scar better than people with darker complexions.
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Answer: Scarring in Red Heads
Actually most plastic surgeons would agree that red heads, blondes, fair eyed (green, blue, hazel) tend to have superior scars that eventually are pale, fine and flat. Though not true for all, your complexion and hair color are in your favor.
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Answer: Scarring in Red Heads
Actually most plastic surgeons would agree that red heads, blondes, fair eyed (green, blue, hazel) tend to have superior scars that eventually are pale, fine and flat. Though not true for all, your complexion and hair color are in your favor.
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December 16, 2012
Answer: Red heads, fair skin and wound healing...scars better or worse? Ask Dr Ellen
Hello SValentine,
As a fair skinned woman, with freckles and light hair...I can tell you that your fair complexion may be your biggest asset to great wound healing!
Our skin may be a little thinner and the arteries and veins may appear to be a little more superficial but neither of those issues should contribute to more bleeding, longer scars or thicker scars.
TIPS FOR YOU:
1. The technical aspects of the surgeon will have a significant impact on the quality of the scars
2. Massaging the incisions after the surgery will assist in remodeling the scars and smoothing them out
3. Since you have 'light' skin with little pigment, your scars are likely to leave just a white line
4. Avoid aspirin and aspirin containing products (alleve, advil, motrin) for 2 week before surgery as these can contribute to more bleeding and bruising with surgery
Thanks for asking! Dr Ellen
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Answer: Red heads, fair skin and wound healing...scars better or worse? Ask Dr Ellen
Hello SValentine,
As a fair skinned woman, with freckles and light hair...I can tell you that your fair complexion may be your biggest asset to great wound healing!
Our skin may be a little thinner and the arteries and veins may appear to be a little more superficial but neither of those issues should contribute to more bleeding, longer scars or thicker scars.
TIPS FOR YOU:
1. The technical aspects of the surgeon will have a significant impact on the quality of the scars
2. Massaging the incisions after the surgery will assist in remodeling the scars and smoothing them out
3. Since you have 'light' skin with little pigment, your scars are likely to leave just a white line
4. Avoid aspirin and aspirin containing products (alleve, advil, motrin) for 2 week before surgery as these can contribute to more bleeding and bruising with surgery
Thanks for asking! Dr Ellen
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December 16, 2012
Answer: Do redheads heal differently?
Rumors have it that redheads heal differently. They are supposed to have a higher risk of bleeding after surgery. I have not seen this to be true. I do think that scars in redheads heal particularly well. In my experience the scars are very difficult to see after they finish healing. That's a good thing. Good luck.
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Answer: Do redheads heal differently?
Rumors have it that redheads heal differently. They are supposed to have a higher risk of bleeding after surgery. I have not seen this to be true. I do think that scars in redheads heal particularly well. In my experience the scars are very difficult to see after they finish healing. That's a good thing. Good luck.
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December 13, 2012
Answer: Scar format
The type of scars patients get does vary considerably. If you are fair skinned, your scars will probably heal just fine, although it can take up to a year or more for scars to fade with the operations you are having. Having red hair should not make difference. Good luck!
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Answer: Scar format
The type of scars patients get does vary considerably. If you are fair skinned, your scars will probably heal just fine, although it can take up to a year or more for scars to fade with the operations you are having. Having red hair should not make difference. Good luck!
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