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After an surgery, your body starts to recover. This includes the incision made in your skin – where the formation of a visible scar is almost certain, if you do little or nothing to prevent it. It is extremely important to take steps to prevent scarring immediately after the operation. A good scar cream makes a …

Keloids are scars that proliferate. They have extremely annoying characteristics and fall into the category of ‘problem scars’. Not only are they much more visible and unsightly, they also result in more complaints than ordinary scars: Itching ‘Pulling’ of the skin Bright red or purple colour Very painful, for example when lying on the scar …

Do you have a scar on your face or abdomen (or another part of your body) that you want to get rid of? There are several ways to do this: 1. Scar correction by means of an operation A plastic surgeon can correct scarring under local anaesthetic – sometimes under general anaesthetic, for large scars.  …

Many women have scar complaints after a caesarean section. These can continue for a year after the operation, or even longer. They complain of: Redness Itching Pain Swelling/thickening of the scar Ugly appearance of the scar Sound familiar? Many women feel pain in the form of a ‘pulling’ feeling.  In some cases the pain radiates …

Acne is annoying enough. Even more annoying are the constant reminders they leave behind in the form of scars. Is it possible to prevent scars left by acne, or reduce existing acne scars? It certainly is. And you can do it. How to prevent an acne scar: do’s and don’ts You may not know this, but acne is actually a …

It is often possible to prevent scarring from abrasion wounds. The risk of scarring applies to both small and large abrasions. The ‘dos and don’ts’ to prevent scar formation are as follows: Do not scratch scabs! Keep the wound clean. Apply a good scar cream as soon as the scab has disappeared.   Following these …