Scar tissue can be a wonderful thing. It is the body’s natural way of healing and repairing an area that has been damaged in some way. Scar tissue can reconnect severed skin, repair cellular damage, and more. Unfortunately, the body can easily produce too much scar tissue, making it appear very visible after your healing has finished. Because scar tissue can form for a variety of reasons, there are many different types of scars that a person might develop in a lifetime. Learn about the six different types of scars, how and why they form, and what can be done to reverse their effects.