What Happens After Surgery?
Discomfort after scar revision surgery is normal, as is some swelling, bruising and redness. Your doctor will give you instructions on after care, which you must follow to avoid increased scarring. Your stitches may be removed within one to two weeks. Your doctor may insist on decreased general activity for several days and avoidance of any activity that places undue stress on the scarred area for several weeks. It is important to remember that scar tissue requires a year or more to fully heal and achieve maximum improvement in its appearance.
Vitamins that Help Healing
Deficiencies of the following vitamins can negatively affect the wound healing process. Be sure to consult with your doctor before adding vitamins and/or supplements to your diet.
Vitamin A - Supports the production of surface layers of skin.
Vitamin C - Helps wounds to mature normally and supports cross-linkage in collagen molecules.
Vitamin E - Assists in wound healing by increasing collagen production
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