The doctor may not tell you this. No one can predict the size, shape or permanent color of surgery scars, because we all heal differently. In fact, surgeons tend to be egotistical about their stitching technique.

He or she may use the term “minimal scarring.” But there is more you can do to minimize surgery scars. Take take quick scar treatment action on your own.

Why is Quick Action Essential?

1. New tissue is forming even before a wound closes.
   1. Wounds bind by growing tough connective fibers. They weave themselves together to pull edges of skin closed.
   2. To affect scarring, therapy must begin quickly. The inter-weaving of connective cells begins immediately.

Note: Very gentle massage incorporating silicone scar treatment can help. It breaks up tough tissue before it heaps up and leaves a disfiguring reminder of an incision.

1. Scars need soothing early on.
   1. They itch. Scratching is a bad idea when an incision is healing.
   2. They are swollen and hurt.
   3. Irritants such as wind can be especially painful.

Note: Silicone scar treatments can be especially soothing. It also promotes healing, which cuts the length of time the scar hurts.

3.  Any skin injury requires protection.

1. The danger is infection, which is debilitating and may require re-opening the wound.
2. Infection slows or stops the healing process. Slow healing increases fibre growth.
3. Regenerating cells are sensitive to bumping, and even air moving across the wound.