Can plastic surgery erase scars?
In many cases, the plastic surgeon can use special techniques (the so-called Z or W-plasty) to resuture or rearrange disfiguring scars to make them less prominent. Prospective patients should not expect scars to be “erased” or “removed completely.” Depending on the direction of the scar, patient’s age, skin type and color, and individual healing factors, the plastic surgeon may advise the patient that excellent, moderate or no improvement can be expected from plastic surgery.
