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Why do some scars flatten while others turn whiter, fade or do nothing?
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Scars: When human skin is injured, the body needs to heal the wound, and a scar is formed. The kind of scar formed is related to the location of the injury, and how the wound is cared for, and by genetic makeup of the person who is injured. Plastic surgery tries to leave the best looking scar. Wounds need to be kept clean, the wound edges close together, and moist and covered, and out of the sun.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Variable process : There are many factors that affect scarring. Age of patient, location of surgery, how the repair is done, types of sutures used, how well wound is cared for, whether you follow surgeon's instructions.....
Answered 12/10/2013
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