Science

Are work is grounded in scientific knowledge. We constantly research how scars develop and the best types of treatment. In this section of our website, we hope to provide some background to common questions that we are asked such as:

• What is a scar?

• How do scars form?

• What are the types of scar?

• What makes a scar worse?

• How big a problem is scarring of the skin?
  

Treatment

The type of treatment required will depend upon the type of scar, its stage of healing and a number of other factors in your history such as prior treatments, other medical conditions and allergies.

Research

The Scar Team based at The Bristol Nuffield Hospital are passionate about research into the field of wound healing and scarring. We are keen to understand why angry scars develop

Support

As a patient with a significant scar, it can be difficult to know where to turn to for support in all its forms, from financial to patient groups.

Prevention

There is no guarantee that any one measure will prevent a scar from forming. This is despite some quite impressive claims made by the manufacturers of certain cosmetic products.