middot; A: Various medical and surgical means enable surgeons to improve the appearance of unsightly scars at the appropriate time. However, this complication should not be confused with the intermediate stage of the scarring process. Any doubts concerning the development of your scars should be addressed with your surgeon, who will evaluate their condition.

During the last stage of the healing process, after wounded tissue is repaired, scar tissue is formed to permanently patch the area. Your body uses collagen -- a fibrous protein found in your skin -- to "glue" the skin together. The result is a raised, red-purplish scar. If collagen is overproduced or deposited irregularly a more severe scar called a hypertrophic or keloid scar develops. They are usually thicker, harder, non-elastic, more discolored purple or red, and often painful and itchy. See similar questions...

A:These are thick, rounded, irregular clusters of scar tissue that grow at the site of a wound on the skin, but beyond the edges of the borders of the wound. They often appear red or darker in color, as compared to the surrounding normal skin. Keloids are formed from collagen that the body produces after a wound has healed. These scars may appear anywhere on the body. They occur more often in darker-skinned people. Keloid scars may occur up to one year after the original trauma to the skin. See similar questions...

A:Hypertrophic scars are similar to keloid scars, however, their growth is confined within the boundaries of the original skin defect. These scars may also appear red, and are usually thick and elevated. Hypertrophic scars usually start to develop within weeks after the injury to the skin. See similar questions...

If you have visited your doctor about your scar, he/she may have used the terms "hypertrophic" (enlarged) or "keloid" (tender dense and/or red) to describe or clinically classify your scar condition. Both hypertrophic and keloid scars are thick, raised and generally discolored. See similar questions...

Compression garments are worn over the burnt area. Compression can also be given by splints, orthoses and casts. Compression garments help the burn heal with minimum amount of scarring by pressing and flattening the scars. Compression is given for 22-23 hours a day. It is required until almost 12-18 months post- burn or till the burn completely heals (matures). See similar questions...

middot; A: Some surgeons place the scars in the inferior breast pole and in the crease where the breast meets the thorax, while others place them around the areola, or in the armpit. Since they are quite inconspicuous, a plunging or “thoroughly revealing” neckline can be worn as early as the first days following surgery. Scars will fade with time (see previous answer). middot; A: Some patients are prone to developing hypertrophic or keloid scars. See similar questions...

Hypertrophic scars are thick, raised and discolored. Most common places where these scars can be found are chest, back, shoulders, earlobes, and lower face. Hypertrophic scars are usually confined to the site of incision or injury. Keloids are noticeably thick, puckered, and, may be itchy. The scar typically grows beyond the site of incision or injury, and has the tendency to recur. Most common places where these scars can be found are breastbone, earlobes, and shoulders. See similar questions...

A hypertrophic scar is a wound that heals to greater than normal size as a result of a aggressive lay down of collagen, contained in larger than normal skin cells, producing a raised, smooth, hyper-pigmented result. The site maintains a higher than normal level of sensitivity and the tissue is more fibrous in structure. BIOSKINCARE™ has shown to flatten, soften, smooth and dramatically improve the discoloration noted with these types of aggressive scars. See similar questions...

Yes, SCAR LESS? Generation III Topical Gel is very effective when used on existing Keloid scars. We have seen softening, flattening, reduction of discoloration and irritation for patients using SCAR LESS? Generation III Topical Gel on existing Keloid scars that are even over 15 years in age. Older scars usually require a longer duration of application. When used on new scars, SCAR LESS? Generation III Topical Gel can provide your body with an ideal environment for the healing of scar tissue. See similar questions...

Closed rhinoplasty, in which all incisions are confined to the inside of the nose, results in no visible scarring. For open rhinoplasty, there will be a small scar that is well-concealed on the underside of the nose between the nostrils. See similar questions...

Commonly called Velious, Scars of Velious is an expansion similar to The Ruins of Kunark, including another new continent with new zones, dungeons, items, mobs, quests, spells, level 60 cap, etc. However, it was geared towards higher level players (level 30+) and did not include a new playable race. See similar questions...

First of all in order to prevent scars you must treat Acne properly. If you already have scars then you should ask the dermatologists for an individualized treatment. You can try a chemical peeling, dermal-abrasion or laser abrasion but only id the doctor recommends that procedure to you. See similar questions...

Most of the time there is no visible scar after the healing is complete. With the laser/cutting technique, the skin is cut with a radio frequency device, to eliminate the chance that the laser could scar the skin. Then only the deeper layers are cut with the laser. The incision is hidden deep inside the crease. If you have a history of abnormal scarring, there are medications that can be used to help prevent excess scarring. See similar questions...

After the incisions have healed, there will be a small scar like scratch. These scars first appear pink, but over the next few months they will become less and less noticeable. See similar questions...

A-The incisions made during blepharoplasty will result in scars, though they tend to be well-concealed. They are made in the fold of the upper eyelid or in the inside of the lower eyelid. While the scars may appear slightly pink at first, they will fade to a thin, nearly invisible white line within six or more months. See similar questions...

When performing your rhinoplasty, Dr. Clevens may place incisions on the inside of your nose, known as closed rhinoplasty, or he may perform open rhinoplasty, where a small incision made on the underside of the nose between the nostrils. Whether you need an open or closed rhinoplasty will be discussed during your initial consultation. This depends on your individual case. See similar questions...

middot; A: Although the immediate result is very good, the breasts will only reach their final shape at the late stage of development (see previous answer). See similar questions...

middot; A: Yes. Elastic, shaping dressings, especially adapted for each type of breast. They are to be changed by the patient herself, without any difficulty, every day from the third day post-operatively. See similar questions...