The best time to repair scars after stitches are removed is during the healing phase, the proliferation phase, and the maturation phase. Doing a good job of scar repair during these three phases can achieve twice the result with half the effort. When the stitches are removed, the healing phase is when the wound becomes smaller and smaller, and the wound becomes red and swollen for a few days or weeks. During the proliferative phase the epidermal layer of the skin thins and the dermis underneath the epidermis thickens, resulting in a proliferative scar. During the maturation phase the scar becomes lighter in color and the skin becomes softer for a period of six months to one year. Effective interventions during this time, such as applying scar removal creams containing silicone gel ingredients, focusing on daily sun protection, and the use of minus posters, can promote scar repair. When the patient removes the stitches in order to promote scar healing, it is recommended to do so under the supervision of a doctor in order to prevent adverse consequences.