: the formation or appearance of a scar or of multiple scars on the skin or other bodily tissue after a wound has healed
an injury that resulted in a lot of scarring on his leg
facial/corneal scarring
Overly aggressive facials—especially on people with very sensitive skin or acne—can result in scarring, worsened breakouts and broken capillaries,—
Liz Brody
Liz BrodyThe redness, scarring, and hyperpigmentation of deep inflammatory acne lesions frequently lessen in two or three years.—Elizabeth A. Abel et al.
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Stiffness is usually caused by scarring, which can be a sign of liver disease.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Possible risks include pain, skin irritation, infection, scarring, and skin pigment changes.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
These tools ensure precise incisions and minimal scarring.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Healing: Can take 2-3 weeks, might leave some scarring.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Possible risks include pain, skin irritation, infection, scarring, and skin pigment changes.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
These tools ensure precise incisions and minimal scarring.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Healing: Can take 2-3 weeks, might leave some scarring.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for scarring
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“Scarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarring. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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