Toe scarring is common once a corn or callous is successfully removed. Scars, which form when your skin is cut or torn, is a normal part of your body's healing process. Scars are thicker and lighter than unaffected skin, posing a cosmetic concern for many.

Micropore tape is a paper tape used to dress wounds and secure medical tubing. It is also commonly recommended to minimize post-surgical scar formation. Micropore tape allows skin to breathe while protecting the area from stenting. Stenting pulls the wound in a way that can cause thick scars to develop.