Scars shrink and become less noticeable as they age. You may be able to wait to have surgery until the scar lightens in color. This can be several months or even a year after the wound has healed. For some scars, it is best to have revision surgery 90 days after the scar matures . Each scar is different. Acne scars are treated very differently as compared to a traumatic scar.

Mode of treatment for each scar depends upon the intensity of scar and if affected by its location, depth and skill & Experience of the surgeon

• A laser may be used to resurface the scar, and promote Neo collagen formation within the scar which makes its less conspicuous .
• The scar may be excised entirely and the new wound closed very carefully with fine sutures.
• Scar massage and pressure therapy with silicone strips.
• Dermabrasion involves removing the upper layers of the skin . New skin grows over this area. Dermabrasion can be used to reduce irregularities.
• Skin grafting involves taking a thin layer of skin from another part of the body and grafting it over the affected area. These techniques are used when a large amount of skin has been lost in the original injury.