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Scar Revision Surgery
Minimize the appearance of scars and restore confidence with advanced scar revision techniques that improve texture, color, and overall appearance of unwanted scars.
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Minimize the appearance of scars and restore confidence with advanced scar revision techniques that improve texture, color, and overall appearance of unwanted scars.
Scar revision surgery encompasses a variety of surgical and minimally invasive techniques designed to minimize the appearance of scars, making them less noticeable and more consistent with surrounding skin. While no scar can be completely erased, significant improvement in texture, color, and overall appearance is achievable.
Comprehensive scar revision options include surgical excision, Z-plasty, W-plasty, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and injectable treatments. The best approach depends on the scar type, location, size, and skin characteristics. Many patients benefit from a combination of techniques.
During a consultation, the scar is evaluated, goals and expectations are discussed, and a customized treatment plan is recommended. It is important to understand that scar revision aims to improve, not completely eliminate, the scar. With proper technique and care, most scars can be dramatically improved.
Significantly reduce the visibility of scars, making them blend more naturally with surrounding skin.
Access to surgical excision, Z-plasty, W-plasty, laser treatment, dermabrasion, and injectable options.
Effective treatment for surgical scars, traumatic scars, acne scars, keloids, and hypertrophic scars.
Advanced techniques designed to minimize new scar formation while improving existing scars.
Feel more comfortable showing skin and wearing clothing that previously exposed unwanted scars.
Treatment plan tailored to your specific scar type, location, skin tone, and aesthetic goals.
Scar revision surgery may be right for you if you meet the following criteria:
You have a mature scar that has fully healed
You are bothered by the appearance of a scar on your face, body, or extremities
You have realistic expectations about the improvement that can be achieved
You understand that scars cannot be completely removed, only improved
You are in good overall health with no conditions that impair healing
You are a non-smoker or willing to quit smoking before and after surgery
You have scars from previous surgery, injury, acne, or burns
You have keloid or hypertrophic scars that have not responded to other treatments
Scar revision can improve many types of scars including surgical scars, traumatic scars from accidents or injuries, burn scars, acne scars, keloid scars (raised, thickened scars that extend beyond the original wound), and hypertrophic scars (raised scars that stay within the wound boundaries). The technique used depends on the scar type and location.
It is generally recommended to wait until the scar has fully matured after the initial injury or surgery before pursuing scar revision. This allows for natural improvement to occur. However, some treatments like steroid injections for keloids can begin sooner. Your surgeon will evaluate your scar and advise on optimal timing during your consultation.
No surgical technique can completely erase a scar. However, scar revision can significantly improve a scar's appearance, making it less noticeable by reducing its width, length, or prominence, and improving texture, color, and overall appearance. The goal is to make the scar blend better with surrounding skin.
Your surgeon offers multiple techniques including surgical excision (removing the scar and closing with fine sutures), Z-plasty and W-plasty (changing scar direction to follow natural skin lines), dermabrasion (smoothing the skin surface), laser resurfacing (improving texture and color), and steroid or filler injections. Often a combination approach provides the best results.
Yes, any surgical scar revision will result in a new scar. However, the goal is for the new scar to be less noticeable than the original. Your surgeon uses advanced closure techniques, proper incision placement along natural skin lines, and post-operative scar management to ensure the best possible outcome.
Follow all post-operative instructions carefully, including wound care, activity restrictions, and scar treatment protocols (silicone gel or sheets). Protect the scar from sun exposure as directed by your surgeon. Avoid smoking, maintain good nutrition, and attend all follow-up appointments. These measures significantly impact final scar quality.
Yes, but keloid treatment requires a comprehensive approach. Simple excision alone often results in keloid recurrence. Your surgeon may recommend combining surgical excision with steroid injections, radiation therapy, or pressure garments to minimize recurrence.