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Glossary Condition

Scar contracture

Tightening of scar tissue that can pull on surrounding skin and, when it crosses a joint, limit movement. Common after burns.

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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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