Scar Revision
Scar Revision
Scars can be reminders of trauma, cause emotional stress and can also result in disproportionate facial features. While scars can never be completely removed, Dr. Amiti Shah has worked with several patients to improve scars and reduce their visibility where possible through scar removal surgery.
“Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any happiness you get you’ve got to make yourself.” – Alice Walker
What is scar revision?
Scar revision is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is performed to improve the appearance of a scar. The procedure involves removing the scar tissue and rejoining the skin to create a more aesthetically pleasing result.
Scar revision can be beneficial for individuals who have scars from injuries, surgeries, or medical conditions that affect their appearance or cause functional problems. Scar revision can also help to reduce the appearance of keloids, which are thick, raised scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original injury or incision.
What is the procedure involved in scar removal surgery?
The procedure can involve various techniques depending on the type, location, and severity of the scar. These techniques can include:
Surgical excision: This involves removing the scar tissue and suturing the surrounding skin using sutures to create a more natural-looking scar.
Z-plasty: This involves creating a series of triangular flaps of skin and rearranging them to reduce the visibility of the scar.
Skin grafting: This involves taking skin from another part of the body and using it to cover the scar.
Laser therapy: This involves using a laser to remove the outer layer of the skin and stimulate the growth of new, healthy skin.
What is done in a scar removal surgery procedure?
Improvement of scars may include:
- Getting scars into the natural creases of the face to reduce their visibility,
- Eliminating cross hatching marks and reducing them into a fine line.
- Revising thick scars and making them fine.
- And correcting any pulled facial structures.
- These surgical procedures can be done under local or general anesthesia as per the patient requirement. Scar remodeling after scar revision surgery can go on for a period of one year and can involve regular scar massages with medicated creams, and in some cases, application of silicone gel sheets as part of the treatment.
What are the advantages of scar revision?
- Improved appearance: Scar removal surgery can help to improve the appearance of a scar and make it less noticeable.
- Improved function: Scar removal surgery can also help to improve the function of an area of the body that has been affected by scarring.
Dr. Amiti Shah understands how scars can cause patients to feel self-conscious and lack confidence. She works with them to do her best to visibly reduce the prominence of scars. Book your appointment with her today for a consultation and more information.
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