There are many different types of scars, including: Hypertrophic scars. Caused by excess collagen production during healing, these scars do not extend beyond the wound margin. Atrophic scars.

Scars are pretty much a given, once you remove a piercing. That said, how noticeable your scar is can depend on several things, not all of which you can control. Since eyebrow piercings are ...

Scars can take a long time to fade, and cause an emotional toll. Tattoo artist Adriana Hallow prioritizes scar coverups for clients, saying it "changes their lives." See some of her favorite scar ...

Scars can be covered up or airbrushed away, our critic writes. But what is lost when we erase our experiences from our bodies? By Vanessa Friedman I am healthy and active, but my legs have lots of ...