How to Heal Scars | How Can I Make My Scar Heal Better? - Ask Dr Schulman

How can you make a surgical scar heal better and become less noticeable? Board-certified New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Schulman explains the steps patients can take during the healing process to help surgical scars heal as well as possible.

Every surgical incision creates a scar, but how a scar ultimately looks can be influenced by many factors—including genetics, incision location, tension on the wound, sun exposure and how the scar is cared for during recovery.

In this video, Dr. Schulman discusses:

• How surgical scars normally heal and change over time
• Silicone gel and other scar-care treatments
• Why protecting a healing scar from the sun is important
• When laser treatments may be considered
• What patients can do during recovery to help improve scar appearance
• Why some people naturally develop more noticeable scars than others

Scars continue to mature for many months after surgery, so an early red, raised or noticeable scar does not necessarily represent its final appearance. Follow the postoperative instructions provided by your own surgeon, since scar care recommendations can vary depending on the procedure and stage of healing.

Dr. Matthew Schulman is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City. This video is part of the Ask Dr Schulman series, answering common questions about plastic surgery, recovery and cosmetic procedures.

Learn more about plastic surgery with Dr. Schulman or schedule a consultation:
drschulmanplasticsurgery.com

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