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chapter 15. SCAR FORMATION . KEY FIGURES: Hypertrophic scar Buried dermal suture This chapter gives background information about the scarring process. Treatment options for problematic scars are also discussed. Normal Course of Scar Maturation Strength Scar tissue is never as strong as normal, uninjured skin. For the first 3 4 weeks after injury, the wound can easily be reopened by minimal trauma. By 6 weeks, the scar has attained approximately 50% of its final strength. During the next 12 months, the scar gradually increases its ability to withstand injury, but it never attains normal strength.
SCAR FORMATION This chapter gives background information about the scarring process. Treatment options for problematic scars are also discussed.
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