Healing Body Peircing Scars

[ReneU]

Hi all,

I would like to grow out my body peircings, I have 2 in each ear lobe, and one in the belly button.

However I am worried about what kind of scar it will leave. I imagine they will be red and possibly dented.

Is there any thing I could use to help them heal better? And is there any treatment afterwards which would fade the scars? I have very fair skin.

Thank you.

[danya]

Once the piercings have been left out for a few months, you can have a scar revision, if necessary. How long were the piercings there? If it's only a few months, they may heal up completely on their own. If it has been a long time, then the holes may always be there, unless you have a surgical revision. Since you have fair skin, though, you should tend to heal well, without darkening or thickening of the scars.

[ReneU]

Thank you for replying.

They have all been there for several years. What does surgical revision entail? Also, should I look for a surgeon who has any special qualifications or training in scar revision, or will most plastic surgeons be able to do the job?

Kind Regards,
Renee