Avoid Scars After Skin Surgery

Surgery can be the best option for dealing with skin problems such as potentially dangerous moles, but there is always a risk that it could result in scarring. Often the scars left by the surgical procedures performed at skin clinics in London are very small and difficult to see, but the results can depend on how your skin reacts and how well you take care of your surgical wound.

Aftercare

Caring for your skin properly is very important if you have had surgery. Your skin plays a vital role in protecting you against infection. If it is cut, accidentally or during surgery at skin clinics in London, the protective barrier is broken. Infectious agents such as bacteria might be able to get in and start causing problems. An infection might make your surgical would sore and inflamed, and it could develop into a serious illness. Infections also increase the risks of scarring, so it is very important to keep your surgical wound clean and to follow your dermatologist’s aftercare instructions carefully.

Skin Grafts

Your dermatologist will try to keep scarring to a minimum, particularly when operating on a visible part of your body. Skin clinics in London will also advise you on the risk of scarring before the procedure begins. Although some scarring is often inevitable, there might also be some options to minimise the risk, depending on the type of surgery you are having. Your doctor will explain these options to you. In some cases, your dermatologist may suggest that you have a skin graft or plastic surgery to reduce the risk of serious scarring, particularly when a large area of skin needs to be removed. If you have a skin graft, a small patch of skin will be taken from a less visible part of your body and used to replace the skin that has been surgically removed. This can help you to heal with less scarring.