Can Surgical Scars Be Diminished with Treatment?
Plastic surgery and scars – unfortunately, you can’t have the first without the second. Once skin has been breached, either deliberately or accidentally, the healing process begins. It always leaves behind a scar, more noticeable after procedures like breast reduction or tummy tuck, than after some less invasive procedures. Healing of damaged tissue starts with inflammation, which leads to the formation of collagen, a fibrous protein that connects and supports bodily tissues, including skin. As collagen is laid down in the wound, a scar is born. Various factors determine how your skin scars: the depth and size of the wound or incision, its location, your age, genetics, gender, and ethnicity. Scars are a natural part of healing. They may become less noticeable over time, but they never go away. They can, however, be treated to reduce their size and appearance.
