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Will scar tissue go away on the wrist that has formed from surgery?
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It will mature: Scars mature over one year. Everyone is different. In most people scars will improve, but only time will tell.
Answered 12/31/2014
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It will change but..: Never go away. Scars cannot be removed; they are permanent. They do go through a process of maturation and softening that takes 6-18 months and results in the scar being less apparent.
Answered 12/28/2022
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