For those people that have had some type of accident, trauma, injury or illness that has left a visible scar, facial scar surgery is often an important part of the road to recovery. Facial scars are particularly difficult for an individual since they can be very difficult to cover or disguise and may result in significant negative mental health issues for the individual. Using cosmetic surgical procedures, doctors and plastic surgeon specialists can minimize or completely eliminate the visible scar, leaving a smooth and unblemished skin surface. With severe scaring a decrease in the ability to use the eyes, nose and mouth may also occur, further contributing to discomfort by the individual. Facial scar surgery will remove the scar, minimize the visual signs or even relocate the scar to a less obvious place on the face through surgical procedures. Not all people can have scar reduction plastic surgery however. Depending on skin type, color and overall health of the patient the surgery may or may not be a good option. In addition most surgeons require that the patient wait a specific period after the initial injury or trauma to allow natural healing to occur before using a cosmetic type of treatment on the scar.