Leave it alone – touching it will irritate and possibly re-injure or infect the skin.
Avoid physical activity that can aggravate the wound.
Stay out of the sun – scars are more sensitive to UV radiation and prone to discoloration/hyperpigmentation.
Stop smoking – it results in poor healing and can worsen the scar.
Stay hydrated – dry wounds don’t heal well.
Get proper nutrition – protein, zinc, vitamins A and C, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories are crucial for wound healing. And the better a wound is able to heal, the less significant will be any resultant scarring. Recovery Support Program and Clinical Support Program were formulated by an anesthesiologist to support healing.
Have patience – some scars can take up to a year or more to fully heal.