It may take up to 18 months for the final scar tissue to disappear. As a result, it is important to avoid ultraviolet light for up to a year if possible. The maturation process of scar formation includes re-epithelialization, collagen formation, and wound contraction. My plastic surgical patients are prescribed silicone gel spray to be used twice a day once all sutures are removed.
It may take up to 18 months for the final scar tissue to disappear.
As a result, it is important to avoid ultraviolet light for up to a
year if possible. The maturation process of scar formation includes
re-epithelialization, collagen formation, and...
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Dr. Stuart Linder answered:It may take up to 18 months for the final scar tissue to disappear. As a result, it is important to avoid ultraviolet light for up to a year if possible. The maturation process of scar formation includes re-epithelialization, collagen formation, and wound contraction. My plastic surgical patients are prescribed silicone gel spray to be used twice a day once all sutures are removed.It may take up to 18 months for the final scar tissue to disappear. As a result, it is important to avoid ultraviolet light for up to a year if possible. The maturation process of scar formation includes re-epithelialization, collagen formation, and... More
