Here, highly regarded plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery consultant, Ms Anna De Leo, walks us through plastic surgery related scars, telling us how long it typically takes for scars to fully heal after undergoing plastic surgery.

Scars typically heal between two to three weeks after plastic surgery. A complete recovery from plastic surgery (to become used to the change and the results etc.) can take up to a year.

Breathing exercises, good hygiene, and sufficient rest can all really improve one’s chances of reducing scarring. Every patient is different though, so each patient receives specific personalised care after surgery.

Laser treatment can certainly help with the improvement of scars. We work a lot to reduce scarring in the first place, so normally, laser treatment is not required.

Both genetics and skin quality are important when it comes to the formation of scars following plastic surgery. Having said though, we can improve the skin quality of the patient undergoing surgery before the operation takes place, so this will reduce scar formation.

There are many treatments that patients can use at home to prevent problems, which will be provided to them after surgery, but we don’t normally suggest natural remedies, as these don’t always work for every patient.

The thicker the suture, the worse the scar. At our clinic, we use tiny, thin sutures to reduce the inflammation of the scars. This is why we achieve such fast recovery rates for the patients we treat.

Ensuring your confidence, comfort, and safety is our utmost priority. A personal consultation with Dr. Ana De Leo is the perfect opportunity to explore your options and discover what we can achieve together.