Scar treatment after plastic surgery is done to heal the scars caused by the procedure. No patient wants a scar after a surgery but know that scarring is inevitable. If you are planning to undergo any plastic surgery, be aware that you cannot decide on how long your scar will be. This is because the length of the scar is determined by your anatomy. There are small scars like in liposuction but a more extensive procedure requires a scar that goes from hip to hip just like in a tummy tuck surgery. Do not be curious if the incisions are still fresh and when scarring follows in a certain progression because it is the body’s way of repairing tissue after a tummy tuck.
The body sends new cells to repair the skin and tissue after surgery. Then, collagen forms in the area. Collagen is a substance that provides strength to the scar. The scar turns red as the scar progresses. This is because of the blood vessel formation and healing process. Scars are permanent but it will fade and take the skin color. Some patients who are inpatient want to heal the scars quickly this is why they use different scar treatment even if it is not advised by the surgeon. Be mindful that you should not use any scar treatment for about a month. Before you use any treatment, you have to make sure that the scar is completely sealed. Do not use a silicone sheet right after the surgery. If not followed, the sutured area will start to open. To have a fast recovery, you need to follow the surgeon’s advice. Wait until everything is healed and there are no visible wounds in the surgical site. Be patient, because you are not going to be able to expedite the scar formation. The only advantage of seeking scar treatment is to make the scar look better.
