How long it takes for the scar to heal after hemorrhoid surgery depends largely on the surgical procedure the patient underwent and the severity of the hemorrhoid condition. For simple removal of small hemorrhoids, it takes about 1-2 months for the post-operative scar to achieve basic healing without any effect. For larger circumferential hemorrhoids as well as thrombosed external hemorrhoids, the scar formation after this type of hemorrhoid surgery is larger and the scar softening takes about 3-6 months, depending on how well the wound heals and is closely related to both the patient’s post-operative health. After hemorrhoid surgery be sure to keep the local stool clean and hygienic to avoid infection, and regularly apply hemorrhoid suppositories or medicated lotions, etc., all of which help hemorrhoids recover after surgery and reduce scarring period for rapid healing.