The correction of scars is advised in these cases where the scars are excessively bulged either lead to mobility's impairment or to the disorder
of growth of individual body parts as well in the situation when they aren't accepted by a patient. Every scar's correction including the resection and suture results in the creation of a new scar .The purpose of operation is to be possibly useful cosmetically. The operations are performed under the local or general anaesthetic according to the extent of scars. In individual cases the simply resection and precise suture can be sufficient. However, the scar should be usually lengthened and changed its direction, which can be achieved with the special surgical techniques The uneven surfaces of scars can be at least partially flattened by smoothing of skin (dermabrasis). For 7months after the operation you should avoid the intensive sunbathing. There is often used method of treatment of hypertrophied scars or keloids to give injections of the special pharmalogic preparations, which cause its softening and flattening. To prevent from renewed hyperplasia of scars the following methods are used: intensive massages, external specimens for rubbing in the scar (they content the onion extract), the special pressing clothes, the self-adhesive folias and a number of other supportive methods. It is really essential to comply with the recommendations on postoperative procedures. The final effect can be estimated not earlier than a year after the operation. The possible complications these are: the infection of wound, haematoma , sutures dehiscence, not esthetical scars, which can demand the renewed correction.

Absence
As far as the small operations are concerned, the medical certificate of temporary work disability may not be necessary, but as for the extensive operations, this medical certificate can include even a few weeks.