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How long does it take for second degre burn scars to fade?

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Depends: 2nd degree burn is a wide range of injury from fairly mild to very severe. A small mild second degree burn will leave a scar that fades quickly while a severe full thickness burn with less than ideal treatment may leave a very bad scar or may have needed skin grafting and may never fade completely and may require silicone compression or plastic surgery to completely eliminate.

Answered 7/3/2015

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Dr. Robert Alexander answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Depends on depth: There are different depths of 2nd degree burns. Both will require weeks to months in most cases. Use of silicone gel products to keep site moist often reduces redness faster.

Answered 3/17/2016

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