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Contracture Scars
Contracture scars form when healing skin tightens and shortens, most often after burns or wounds that cross a joint, and can limit movement. These articles cover why contractures develop, how to keep them from forming, and the treatments that release them, from splinting and pressure therapy to laser and surgical release.
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The Best Ways to Handle Hypertrophic and Plastic Surgery Scars
Hypertrophic and plastic surgery scars can be improved with the right revision strategy. Explore evidence-based treatments from silicone therapy to surgical and laser-based interventions.
An Essential Guide to Surgical Scar Revision
Surgical scar revision uses operative techniques to improve a scar's appearance and function. Explore the clinical options, from Z-plasty to laser resurfacing, and what to expect.