Top surgery will cause some scarring, which varies depending on the type of surgery people have. Maintaining good health before and after surgery and proper wound care postsurgery may help to minimize ...

As South Africans step into January with renewed intentions for self-improvement, cosmetic surgery has become an increasingly ...

We all have our scars, whether they're from a surgery, inflamed acne, or, in Dr. Johnson's case, a classic run-in with a chainlink fence as a teenager. By now you've no doubt heard the myths (to let a ...

Considering cosmetic surgery? Discover the often-hidden realities of recovery that can shape your confidence long after the procedure.

In a new study, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC scientists discovered that the alphaCT1 molecule may help repair the skin's collagen matrix by altering how scar-forming cells behave. The ...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ScarX Therapeutics Corp. (“ScarX”) today announced it has completed enrollment for its initial human clinical trial of SCX-001, a first-of-its-kind topical treatment to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with facial skin cancers appeared to have unrealistic expectations regarding scarring after Mohs ...

A new study shows that a 20-year-old drug prevents scarring in mice. If it works on humans, it could change the lives of those with disfiguring wounds. By Gina Kolata Cleft palates that close without ...

Researchers have discovered a rare example in which the mammalian body functions better in old age. A team has found that, in skin wounds in mice, being older increased tissue regeneration and ...

Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has emerged as a promising agent in both scar management and wound healing. By inducing temporary muscular paralysis, BTX-A reduces tension across wound edges, thereby ...