This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions addressing linear scars, depressed scars, keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and other facial reconstructive topics. (Of note, Dr. Lam no longer accepts medical insurance so he rarely manages cancer reconstruction or trauma anymore.)
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
From your experience, do you think they'll go white on their own?
I've read that redness starts to go down after 3 months but it may take up to 18 to clear up. That most scars are in their final phase from 6 to 18 months.
They look pink in the picture, but thats mostly because they're reflecting light. If I look at them from the side, the look red.
I also read a clinical study that showed that scars go white on average of 7 months, with no help from gels or anything.
And again thank you for giving your opinion, i really appreciate this.
i really don't know. they will either stay red or go white over time. the fact that they are a lot less red and think is a good sign though.
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery