Dog bites often leave a scar, which is why it is so important to get prompt, professional medical care as soon as possible. If you go straight to a hospital where a plastic surgeon is on-staff and able to carefully stitch up your wound, it has a much better chance of healing with minimal scarring than if you attempted to bandage the wound yourself and it didn’t close correctly. Dog bite scars can fade somewhat, but you may need medical intervention to achieve the best outcome. Surgery, skin grafting, laser treatments and dermabrasion are all possible options for improving the appearance of dog bite scars. The cost of scar revision treatments is one of the expenses you can sue for in a dog bite injury claim.