A 42-year-old member asked:
how long will my biopsy scar take to heal?
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Dr. Greg Sexton answered
Plastic Surgery 39 years experience
6 weeks: Any scar takes 6 weeks to heal to full strength. The appearance will improve for 1-2 years.
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Dr. Bryan McIntosh answered
Plastic Surgery 19 years experience
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.
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A Verified Doctor answered
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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.
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