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A member asked:
How long will my biopsy scar take to heal?
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6 weeks: Any scar takes 6 weeks to heal to full strength. The appearance will improve for 1-2 years.
Answered 6/6/2013
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Six Weeks: Scars achieve optimal healing by six weeks from the time of repair. Scar remodeling continues for a year or two beyond this time.
Answered 3/26/2013
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6 to 8 weeks: Scars start to settle down in 6 to 8 weeks. After that they can take a year or more to fully mature. During that time you can help the scars with massage and sunblock protection.
Answered 5/13/2014
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