Can you get rid of a surgical scar that’s been there for years?

Surgical scars for many years usually can not be eliminated, but through the use of drugs, surgery, laser and other methods to alleviate the symptoms, the specific circumstances need to be judged under the guidance of a doctor. 1. medication: patients with scars caused by surgery, can be used under the guidance of the doctor silicone gel dressings, scar itching softening cream and other drugs to relieve itching, scar hyperplasia and other symptoms. Due to the long duration of the disease, the treatment time is relatively slow. 2. Surgical treatment: Through surgical treatment, the scar can be removed completely, and depending on the size of the scar, direct suture or skin grafting method can be chosen to relieve. This can make the scars smaller and reduce hyperplasia, but cannot make the scars disappear 3. Laser treatment: laser treatment can make the disordered elastic fibers, as well as elastic cells to return to the normal state, pure laser treatment may not be effective for many years of scar treatment, it is recommended to use medication to alleviate the symptoms. When treating scars caused by surgery, patients should pay attention to keep the local clean, to avoid infection, affecting the recovery of the condition.