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Is it normal for hypertr. scar during it's maturation phase to get worse before it gets better?i read it may get worse during 6-12 months, then improve
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Hypertrophic scar: Hypertrophic scars do not get better by themselves. They require advanced techniques. See a specialist who has a special interest in treating them.
Answered 1/27/2014
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Possible: All scars get thicker before they mature. Normal ranges from 6 weeks to six months of building, and most are soft (mature) by 12-24 months.
Answered 12/9/2016
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