How long does it take for scars to fade? Do some areas heal better than others?
The rate of scar healing varies. Some people heal faster than others. Surgical wounds should be healed within 4 to 6 weeks. The scars, however, will take 12 to 18 months to completely mature. Along the way, it will look its worst at about 3 months when it is raised and red, in light skinned people, or pigmented, in dark skinned people. Afterwards, the scar will begin to fade to a color closer to your natural skin color.
