Atrophic scars: Below surrounding skin, such as acne scars and subcutaneous tissue defects after trauma.
Contracture scars: Across joints or body contours, leading to functional impairment.
Ivan emphasized: "The key differentiator lies in boundary behavior; hypertrophic scars are 'disciplined,' knowing where the original injury is and not crossing boundaries; keloids are 'aggressive,' forgetting their position and expanding indefinitely. This distinction essentially comes down to the presence or absence of three-dimensional gene guidance mechanisms."
He displayed pre-surgery photos of Sisi, showing the primary incisional scar on the right thigh.
