Plastic Surgery Scars
Pictures of plastic surgery scars & scarring (tummy tuck and thigh lift) taken over time showing the healing process and the time required for scars to fade. Scars are shown at time intervals of 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 2 months, 3 months and 1 year after Plastic Surgery was performed.
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Plastic Surgery Scars |
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Plastic Surgery Scars |
Plastic Surgery Scars |
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Plastic Surgery Scars |
Plastic Surgery Scars |
Plastic Surgery Scars |
Plastic Surgery Scars |
Plastic Surgery Scars |
Plastic Surgery Scars |
Scars and scarring associated with a Plastic Surgery are a fact of life (see all pictures) and just something you have to live with. Applying a topical steroid cream for a few days following surgery can significantly fade scars. If done consistently for about 6 weeks, the scars will fade faster and become much less noticeable. I had initially planned to use scar fading creams that are available, but the cost was too expensive to cover so many scars. I stuck with the antibiotic ointment for the weeks following surgery.
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Plastic Surgery Scar Revisions
Some patients become unhappy with the appearance of their resulting scars from a Plastic Surgery operation and go back to their surgeon for a Plastic Surgery Scar Revision. A Scar Revision is an additional surgery performed to improve or reduce the appearance of scars. It may also restore function and correct disfigurement caused by a wound, injury, or prior surgery.
Plastic Surgery Scars - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Does a Plastic Surgery leave scars?
Yes. Most, if not all surgical incisions leave scars. Severity of the scars depend on your health, how fast you heal, the surgical technique used, the type of operation as well as many other factors. -
How long do Plastic Surgery scars last?
Plastic Surgery scars may last a lifetime. For those with serious scars other options may include laser scar removal, scar revisions or other surgical techniques. Generally Plastic Surgery scars appear dark and thick for the few weeks to a few months then start fading over the following months. Most Plastic Surgery scars grow lighter with time and may take up to a year to flatten out and lighten in color where they may almost fade away completely. -
What can be done to reduce Plastic Surgery scars?
Applying a topical steroid cream for a few days following surgery can significantly reduce scars. If done consistently for about 6 weeks, the scars will fade faster and become much less noticeable. See 10 Ways to Make Scars Fade Faster. -
Are there different types of scars?
Yes, there are many different types of scars.
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