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— This website contains imagery only suitable for audiences 18+. All procedures contain risks.
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During healing
The scar line may appear raised or feel 'lumpy'. This is a normal part of the healing process.
6–8 weeks
Sutures may take 6 to 8 weeks to dissolve and may be felt under the incision line.
6–18 months
Scars should continue to improve over the following 6 to 18 months — and in some cases, longer.
Semi-permeable adhesive dressing applied 1–2 weeks after surgery to create pressure and aid a flat scar. Can be left up to four weeks.
Medical-grade silicone tape applied along the incision after Fixomull; works best on scars that feel raised at the start of treatment.
Supplied for major surgery; refills in clinic
Massaged into the skin to refine and smooth flat or minimally raised scars; may improve red and white scars.
Available in clinic
An economical option — massaging creams or oils into the skin to smooth hardened scar tissue.
Low-Level Light Therapy that aids cellular recovery, healing time, pain relief and levelling of scar tissue. Non-invasive and painless.
From $150 per session; packages available
No-downtime laser that boosts collagen and smooths deeper layers; also treats redness and large pores.
Course of 6 treatments
Non-ablative fractional laser that heats the skin in columns to stimulate new collagen; targets fine lines, sun damage, some pigmentation and scarring.
Often more than one treatment
Collagen-induction therapy that stimulates new collagen and elastin; helps surgical scars and stretch marks with minimal downtime.
Medical-grade filler into atrophic (indented/hollow) scars that haven’t responded to prior treatment.
Lasts 6–24 months; consult with Dr Layt first
For raised (hypertrophic) or keloid scars — breaks down excess collagen. Performed by a doctor in clinic.
Quote on assessment
Surgical excision of an old scar to form a new one, then supported by the treatments above. May need staged operations.
Scarring after any procedure or incision is inevitable, and every patient heals differently — some heal to a fine line, others form a more raised scar.
Sutures may take 6 to 8 weeks to dissolve, and scars should continue to improve over the following 6 to 18 months, sometimes longer.
While surgical technique plays a significant role, the eventual look of a scar depends highly on each patient’s unique skin quality and healing ability.
This is a normal part of the healing process. Contact The Layt Clinic if you have any irritation or concerns.