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I was told and read that scars can take up to 24 months to fully fade for a younger person, drs on here have said 6-12 months which is true?
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Scars: Usually a year is a good rule of thumb but depends on your own ability to scar, uv exposure, where the scar is going to be placed.
Answered 9/23/2013
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Both: The younger you are, the longer it takes. Small children's scars may take several years to mature. Elderly patients' scars may mature in 3-6 months. 6 months is a good average. A scar is mature when it is no longer pink.
Answered 4/1/2023
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