Scar Improvement

Recovery after surgery

• It is very important to follow your surgeon's instructions after surgery to make sure the wound heals properly. Although you may be up and about very quickly, your surgeon will advise you on gradually resuming your normal activities.
• Keep in mind that no scar can be removed completely; the degree of improvement depends on the size and direction of your scar, the nature and quality of your skin, and how well you care for the wound after the operation.
• Don't panic if your scar looks worse at first. The final results of your surgery may not be apparent for a year or more.

• The degree of revision depends on the wound site and individual circumstances. Some individuals will only require simple revision and others are encouraged to have a combination of surgical revision plus skin resurfacing treatment.
• Rarely wounds are worsened by revision treatments. Indeed, once the scar forms the scar will always remain, however cosmetic surgeons can reduce the prominence and make the wound site generally more aesthetically pleasing.