Will minimally invasive surgery leave a scar?
Jan 25, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
In general, whether minimally invasive surgery will leave a scar depends on individual physical conditions and the surgical site. If a person has a good constitution and the surgery is performed on an area with low skin tension, scarring usually does not occur. However, if the individual's constitution is poor and the surgery is performed on an area with high skin tension, scarring may result.
Whether minimally invasive surgery leaves a scar generally depends on individual physical conditions and the surgical site. If an individual has good physical health and the surgery is performed on areas with less skin tension, scarring is uncommon. However, if an individual's physical condition is poor and the surgery occurs on areas with greater skin tension, scarring may occur. A detailed explanation is as follows:
Minimally invasive surgery involves small incisions or puncture points, resulting in minimal trauma. Therefore, if an individual is in good health and the surgery is performed on areas such as the limbs or trunk, where skin tension is low, scarring typically does not occur.
If an individual has poor physical health, sensitive skin, or weak healing ability, and the surgery is conducted on areas with high skin tension such as the face or neck, the wound healing process after minimally invasive surgery may be slower, making scar formation more likely.
During the wound healing period, irritating factors such as excessive friction, scratching, or sun exposure should be avoided to reduce the risk of scar formation and pigmentation.
