how long will it take for my scars to lose their redness?

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How long does it take for red scars to dispear after having 3 of 6 treatment for it can show result .?

Answer 1

Year: Incisional scars will mature and look better for up to one year with vitamine and sun protection.

Answer 2

Mederma: Me derma or bio oil can reduce the appearance of scars.

Answer 3

Vigorous massage!: Vigorous massage with vitamin e, cocoa butter or scar treatment products like Mederma can soften, somewhat smooth and improve the color of scars, especially recent scars. Unfortunately, nothing can erase a scar that goes deeply into the skin. In severe cases, surgical revision of the scar can really help. Talk to a plastic surgeon if 2-3 months of scar massage hasn't made enough improvement.

Answer 4

Some help: Chemical peels do effectively "resurface" the skin from dead cells on the surface, and make it look more plump and smoother. In deep acne scars it is little help, as the chemicals follow the surface contours rather than plane them done like sanding (mechanical dermabrasion). Usually minor surface tightening can occur, which does mildly help the appearance of acne scars.

Answer 5

Not really: Chemical peels may be good for aiding in exfoliation or superficial pigmentation irregularities and very fine rhytids ( wrinkles) but are not otherwise effective for treatment of scars.

Answer 6

Depends...: A medical grade peel (one administered by a physician), is capable of improving scarring. A chemical peel administered by a aesthetician, while it can provide improvements in appearance, won't help much with a significant scar. Talk to your facial plastic surgeon about the best options and expectations for your appearance (peel, dermabrasion, scar revision, make up, etc).

Answer 7

Chemical peels: Scarring can be mild or severe. The treatment of choice is dermabrasion or laser. Chemical peels cannot achieve the same degree of improvement.

Answer 8

Yes: Depending on where your scars are and what they are from, there are many potential options for improving their appearance. You should be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for more specific advice.

Answer 9

Yes: Depends on the symptoms. The most common symptom is itching which can be treated with topical moisturizers or temporary use of mild steroid cream or tape if severe. Painful scars are best treated with desensitizing therapy such as massage.

Answer 10

They may: Depending on the extent of inflammation, your pigmentation, any foreign bodies (such as stingers) andd the degree of envenomation, bug bite will produce varying degrees of scarring from nothing to extensive (black recluse spider).

Answer 11

Not usually: If the bite gets infected it may scar. If it was a venomous bite it may cause tissue injury. Keep it covered with an over the counter antibiotic ointment. If it is not resolved in a week or so seek medical attention.

Answer 12

Scars are permanent: Scars from stitches are permanent. Most scars get get thick and dark for three to six months, then get smaller and less noticeable, but never go away.

Answer 13

Scars are permanent: Are you talking about the marks left in the skin where the sutures were placed? If so it depends on how long the stitches were left in place. The earlier they can safely be removed the more likely they are to fade away. The scar from the cut and stitch marks from sutures may be permanent but you can help improve appearance by avoiding sun, massaging scar and using topical silicone.

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