Unsightly Scars
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Unsightly scars are marks left on the skin after a wound, surgery, or injury that stand out because of their size, texture, color, or location. Unlike a scar that heals discreetly, these can affect appearance or comfort.
Types and characteristics: They can be flat and pigmented, sunken, or thickened and raised, depending on how each person and each area of the body heals.
When is it advisable to evaluate them? When they cause discomfort, pull on the skin, limit movement, or are a concern because of their appearance.
Who treats them? The plastic surgeon is the professional focused on the appearance and repair of the skin, and the general surgeon may intervene in scars resulting from previous procedures. Talking with a specialist allows you to learn what options exist for each type of scar.
Data on 535 doctors who treat unsightly scars
Which specialist treats unsightly scars?
Unsightly scars are visible marks on the skin after a wound or surgery that affect appearance. A plastic surgeon is the specialist who evaluates and offers options to improve their appearance. If you have a scar that concerns you cosmetically, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in unsightly scars
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Sergio David Vallejo Toro
Dr. Alejandro López Garibay
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Frequently asked questions
What is unsightly scars?
Unsightly scars are marks left on the skin after a wound, surgery, or injury that stand out because of their size, texture, color, or location. Unlike a scar that heals discreetly, these can affect appearance or comfort.
Which doctor treats unsightly scars?
Unsightly scars are visible marks on the skin after a wound or surgery that affect appearance. A plastic surgeon is the specialist who evaluates and offers options to improve their appearance. If you have a scar that concerns you cosmetically, see this specialist.