Scar Revision
Description
If you're considering cosmetically improving a scar, here's what you need to know. Scars are formed when skin is damaged by being cut, burned, abraded, or by many other ways. The recollagenation of the damaged skin results in scarring. There are many different types, variations, and degrees of scars that can be treated with scar revision. Scar revision offers many treatments Z-plasty, skin grafting, flap surgery, dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, are some of the most common types of solutions toward scar improvement.
Procedure Length
Usually between one and three hours depending on degree of scar(s).
Side Effects
Swelling, bruising, temporary bleeding, redness, discomfort, and some pain.
Recovery
Scabs should fall off within two weeks. Sutures are removed after one week. You should be able to return to normal activities after one week.
Risks
There are rare possibilities of infection, bleeding, and little improvement to scar.
Results
Results may vary but usually take up to one year for results to show.
Patient Status
Outpatient.
Anesthesia
Local.