Scarring is a natural reaction to any skin trauma and can be quite variable between patients. Dr Pakrou will take every care to try and minimise scarring and aim to hide incisions in natural eyelid and facial creases. Scarring tends to mature and fade for up to 12 months or longer. Once the wound has healed (usually 7-10 days post surgery), firm massage and pressure over scars can help flatten and soften scars. Such massage should be performed for 2-3 minutes several times a day for the first few months following surgery.