Sept. 1, 2026
The Truth About Scars: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't) | Beauty and the Beasts Podcast
Every surgery leaves a scar. There is no such thing as scarless surgery. But there is a lot you (and your surgeon) can do to make a scar as imperceptible as possible.
In this episode, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar (Dallas, TX) and Dr. Sal Pacella (San Diego, CA) cut through the marketing and break down what the evidence actually supports when it comes to scar care.
What we cover:
Why no operation is truly "scarless," and what a cosmetically acceptable scar really means
The fourth dimension of scars: how scars evolve over 1 to 2 years, and why patience matters
Why every scar looks thick and red at 3 to 4 weeks (and why that's normal)
Silicone sheets vs. gels and creams: what works, and why total wear time matters more than anything
Scar massage done right: firm pressure, not a spa day
Keloid vs. hypertrophic scar, and why the difference changes your treatment options
Microneedling, retinoids, and lasers for thick or immature scars
Injecting scars: steroids, 5-FU, and when to be conservative
Scar revision: when it's the right call, and why timing is everything
The one popular scar remedy the evidence says to skip (sorry, vitamin E)
Two plastic surgeons. No filter.
Have a question or a topic you want us to cover? Drop it in the comments.
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Dr. Sam Jejurikar: https://www.drjplasticsurgeon.com
Dr. Sal Pacella: https://www.drpacella.com
#PlasticSurgery #Scars #ScarTreatment #KeloidScar #SiliconeScarTreatment #ScarRevision #BeautyAndTheBeasts
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own physician about your specific situation.
In this episode, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Sam Jejurikar (Dallas, TX) and Dr. Sal Pacella (San Diego, CA) cut through the marketing and break down what the evidence actually supports when it comes to scar care.
What we cover:
Why no operation is truly "scarless," and what a cosmetically acceptable scar really means
The fourth dimension of scars: how scars evolve over 1 to 2 years, and why patience matters
Why every scar looks thick and red at 3 to 4 weeks (and why that's normal)
Silicone sheets vs. gels and creams: what works, and why total wear time matters more than anything
Scar massage done right: firm pressure, not a spa day
Keloid vs. hypertrophic scar, and why the difference changes your treatment options
Microneedling, retinoids, and lasers for thick or immature scars
Injecting scars: steroids, 5-FU, and when to be conservative
Scar revision: when it's the right call, and why timing is everything
The one popular scar remedy the evidence says to skip (sorry, vitamin E)
Two plastic surgeons. No filter.
Have a question or a topic you want us to cover? Drop it in the comments.
🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Dr. Sam Jejurikar: https://www.drjplasticsurgeon.com
Dr. Sal Pacella: https://www.drpacella.com
#PlasticSurgery #Scars #ScarTreatment #KeloidScar #SiliconeScarTreatment #ScarRevision #BeautyAndTheBeasts
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own physician about your specific situation.