Scar Revision

Hospitalization

Yes/No

Length of stay

0 to 1 Day

Anesthesia

General or Local

Length of procedure

1 to 3 Hours

What is scar Revision?

Scarring is a natural part of the healing process after an injury. The depth and size of the wound depend on age, genes, sex, and ethnicity. Often raised or recessed, differing in color or texture, or just visibly noticeable, scars are the visible representation after a wound or surgical incision has healed. Scar revision surgery is a procedure to improve the appearance of a scar. Scars can be unsightly and can cause patient’s to feel self-conscious and it can affect self-esteem.

• People who are bothered by a scar anywhere on the body • People who are physically healthy • People who do not smoke • People who have a positive outlook and realistic goals for the scar revision surgery • People who do not have active acne or other skin diseases in the area to be treated

Before the procedure

The surgeon will take a medical history of the patient. He/she also takes photograph of the scar and examines it and talk about different options with the patient. Patients should not eat or drink anything 12 hours before the surgery. They should not smoke 2 weeks before and after the surgery.

During the procedure

After the procedure