Scar Revision Surgery

Scar revision surgery is a procedure designed to improve the appearance of scars, making them less visible, smoother, and more natural-looking. Whether caused by injuries, burns, surgery, or acne, scar revision helps restore confidence by reducing redness, thickness, and uneven texture.

Benefits of Scar Revision Surgery

  • Reduces Scar Visibility – Minimizes raised, indented, or discolored scars.
  • Improves Skin Texture & Smoothness – Enhances the natural appearance of the skin.
  • Restores Confidence – Helps patients feel comfortable in their own skin.
  • Treats Different Types of Scars – Effective for keloid, hypertrophic, and atrophic scars.
  • Minimally Invasive Options Available – Includes laser therapy and injectables for non-surgical correction.

Who is an Ideal Candidate for Scar Revision?

  • Individuals with visible scars that affect appearance or function.
  • Those with keloid, hypertrophic, atrophic, or contracture scars.
  • Patients in good overall health with realistic expectations.
  • Individuals who have fully healed scars (at least 6-12 months old).

Types of Scar Revision Procedures

Laser Therapy

  • Uses advanced laser technology to resurface the skin, reduce redness, and improve texture.
  • Ideal for mild to moderate scars, including acne scars.

Steroid Injections

  • Helps flatten and soften thick, raised scars, such as keloids and hypertrophic scars.
  • Reduces itching, pain, and redness in scar tissue.

Dermal Fillers

  • Injected beneath indented or atrophic scars to create a smoother, more even skin surface.
  • Temporary solution that may require repeat treatments.

Surgical Scar Revision

  • Involves removing the scar tissue and re-closing the wound with fine sutures.
  • Best for deep, wide, or highly visible scars.

Skin Grafting & Flap Surgery

  • For severe scars or contractures, where skin from another area is used to restore appearance.
  • Often needed for burn scars or traumatic injuries.

The Scar Revision Process

  • Consultation – A detailed assessment of the scar type and treatment options.
  • Customized Treatment Plan – Selection of the best method based on scar severity and skin type.
  • Procedure – Performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the method.
  • Recovery – Healing time varies from a few days to several weeks, depending on the technique.
  • Final Results – Gradual improvement in scar appearance over weeks to months.