About scars

What you need to know

Scars are an inevitable part of the surgical process. Before undergoing plastic surgery, it’s important to consider your priorities and be aware that scars will be part of the end result. Although every effort will be made to minimize them, it is essential to understand that they will be a permanent part of your transformation journey. Factors such as heredity, surgical site, skin type and even toxic substances can influence the evolution of scars. However, your cooperation during the post-operative period plays a crucial role in achieving a satisfactory end result.

The evolutionary process of wound healing goes through 3 phases:

1) Immediate period (up to 30 days after surgery): In the first few weeks after surgery, the scars may appear barely visible and look excellent. Some may show mild reactions to the stitches or the dressing.

2) Mediate period (from the 30^th day up to the 8^th or 12^th month after surgery): Over the following months, the scars may thicken and change color from red to brown before gradually lightening. This is the least favorable period of healing, but remember that it is a natural part of the process, not the end result. Calm down and follow the guidelines. Everything will settle in due time.

3) Late period: After around 12 to 18 months, the scars start to become lighter and less noticeable, reaching their final appearance. Any assessment of the end result should be made after this period.

Possible complications

Some people may have a propensity to develop hypertrophic scars or keloids, something that can be assessed during your initial consultation. However, in certain cases, this tendency may not be immediately evident and may manifest itself over the following months. This is generally more common in people with darker skin.

If your scars don’t look the way you want after all the healing phases, you and your doctor can discuss corrective options, which may include clinical or surgical treatments. Although the process can be challenging and require an investment of time and resources, we want to ensure that you are aware of these possibilities from the outset.

Our team is here to guide you through every step of the healing process, ensuring that you feel safe and well-informed during your recovery journey. Together, we will work to achieve the best possible results for you.