The inflammatory phase where the body cleans out the wound and prepares for wound healing; the proliferative phase where a scar is created to bind the tissue together, and finally a remodeling phase where the scar is remade so that it functions well and holds the tissue together. Regardless of the skin wound, healing takes place in three phases. Hypertrophic or even keloid scars are scars that are elevated above the skin and may spread horizontally. Scar Revision After a Head Injury Head trauma has the potential to produce devastating cognitive consequences, so the last thing people tend to think about is external scars. Flat scars are usually visible because of color changes, either darker or lighter than the surrounding skin. Atrophic scars are thin scars that invert below the surface of the skin. Yet scarring of the face and neck can destroy one's self image and lead to anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Scars come in three heights, and all types of shapes.

It is important to consult with a Cosmetic Surgeon that is trained in laser therapy - forester in the healing phase - so that scar revision planning can begin while there is an ability to prevent permanent, unsightly scars.