Top surgery will cause some scarring, which varies depending on the type of surgery people have. Maintaining good health before and after surgery and proper wound care postsurgery may help to minimize ...

Considering cosmetic surgery? Discover the often-hidden realities of recovery that can shape your confidence long after the procedure.

A recent study has shown that hydrocolloid dressings do not confer a clear advantage or disadvantage in terms of scar ...

We all have our scars, whether they're from a surgery, inflamed acne, or, in Dr. Johnson's case, a classic run-in with a chainlink fence as a teenager. By now you've no doubt heard the myths (to let a ...

A technique called microneedling may help surgical scars heal more attractively -- especially if it's done within a couple of months of surgery, a small study suggests. Researchers found that for 25 ...

In a new study, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists discovered that the alphaCT1 molecule may help repair the skin's collagen matrix by altering how scar-forming cells behave. The ...

The Miami Beach keloid specialist outlines why pairing surgical excision with superficial radiation therapy can reduce ...

Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has emerged as a promising agent in both scar management and wound healing. By inducing temporary muscular paralysis, BTX-A reduces tension across wound edges, thereby ...

In a world first, researchers have printed multi-layered, living skin directly onto significant injuries in rats for scar-free skin repair. It's not sci-fi – they're genuinely 3D-printing skin (and ...

A woman says her life has "completely changed" after developing a severe infection following a dental procedure. Razan Ankour, 26, from the Gorbals in Glasgow, was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth ...