Patient's question:
I had a hernia repair surgery, and the scar was debrided using silk thread. Why is the upper part of the scar recovering well, while the lower part is getting bigger?Previous treatment history and outcomes:
- Did you have a hernia repair surgery before?
Type of help needed:
- How to treat it?
Doctor's answer:
Scars can be divided into fibrotic scars, keloids, hypertrophic scars, atrophic scars, webbed scars, bridging scars, and exuberant scars, as well as contracture scars, among others.Guidance: Scar treatment should be determined based on different locations, different stages of scars, and different body constitutions. Currently, there are several methods for treating scars, including surgical excision, dermabrasion, laser, reflection, local, and cryotherapy.