What is the treatment for cuts on the face or any part of the body?
Depending on the depth of a cut or as we say in medical terms a laceration cut must be repaired or sutured from the layer or at the depth at which it has been cut. The repair has to be done providing strength internally and externally.
Why should you go to a plastic surgeon to repair a cut or laceration?
A plastic surgeon using fine sutures and internal strengthening repair techniques has been trained to give you the finest possible repair of a wound as a result of which the scar will be minimal.
What instructions do I have to follow for repair?
Your plastic surgeon will give you a post-procedure regime firstly, to make sure the wound is healed well, followed by which on 1-month regime to improve the scar, one to reduce the width of the scar, and second to improve the color of the scar.
What can I expect after repairing a cut or laceration with a plastic surgeon?
After a period of 1 to 2 months what you can expect is the best possible scar in the hands of any doctor.
A Plastic surgeon with expertise will give you a scar that is minimally seen and felt. Having said that any injury to body, having no scars is practically impossible but going to a board-certified plastic surgeon and having the repair done by a plastic surgeon gives you the best possible chance of reducing the scar to the bare minimum. The scar that would remain would probably be about 5-10 % of the original injury.
This is the best possible result that can be given with the best possible medical techniques and scar reduction techniques in the present day so if you have had a cut or laceration as a result of a fall or an accident, it is best for you to go to the plastic surgeon near you and get it repaired.
Can I expose the scar to sunlight?
We recommend you not expose the scar to sunlight for at least 2 months as this would darken the scar.
Plastic Surgery is a vast field comprising not only cosmetic surgeries but also reconstructive surgeries. We at Tara Healthcare offer comprehensive Plastic, Reconstructive, and aesthetic Procedures to ensure you get the best treatment.