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Glossary Condition

Hypertrophic scar

A raised, often red scar that stays within the boundary of the original wound. Unlike keloids, hypertrophic scars often improve gradually over time.

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    Scar revision and management

    A plain-language guide to scar revision and management — why scars form, what non-surgical treatments and scar revision surgery can achieve, and what results are realistic. Written by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

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