Question: I'm curious about what happens to the scar as I get older. Over time, will it become more visible? Does the skin stretch?

Answer: In general, it takes around 8 to 10 months for scars to reach their maturity, or their final appearance. For most patients, the scar will slowly continue to improve in appearance over the span of several more years, and it will not stretch with time. The only way for it to become more visible is if a patient experiences significant thinning of the hair in the future, which does not cause the scar to stretch but simply to be more visible. In such cases, a followup procedure can be performed.