Scar Removal
A scar is an unpleasant reminder of a healthy body process, created when your skin repairs a wound caused by an accident, infection, inflammation, or surgery. Scars vary in shape and size. At Our Clinic, we use fractional laser surfacing for scar Reduction. The Laser also penetrates skin's middle layer thereby tightening and smoothing the skin. These days, skin laser technology has advanced to the point where much can be done to treat scars.
Scar revision is a medical procedure to improve the appearance of your existing scars. You may have a scar, yet it will look less noticeable. Scars may develop because of wounds, accident, itchiness and rupture in a specific area or burn in an area.
Sometimes scars are the aftereffects of injury or medical procedure, and their improvement can be unusual. Scars maybe different in their size, shape; they can likewise be raised or discouraged. Numerous factors can influence the seriousness of scarring, including the size and profundity of the injury, the blood supply, the thickness and shade of skin, and the course of the scar.
A scar is a visible mark of an injury or prior surgery. Although by definition of a scar is a permanent mark, it may be altered so that it no longer appears unsightly. With the help of this treatment one can modify a scar by surgical as well as non-surgical methods. Surgical methods include – scar revision, dermabrasion, excision with grafting (for hypopigmented or hypertrophic scars) and tissue expansion.
Scar revision is the surgical alteration of a scar, i.e. replacement of an undesirable scar with a more pleasant and favorable scar with the help of the best scar treatment. The procedure is generally performed as a day care procedure. The procedure is commonly done under local or regional anesthesia.
The procedure is generally performed as a day care procedure. The procedure is commonly done under local or regional anesthesia.
Once the area is completely numb (pain free) the scar is removed and the resultant gap is closed either directly or after realigning (changing the direction) the scar with a delicate surgical technique leaving a noticeable scar. You will have a dressing over the operated site for 2 to 4 days. Any pain or discomfort will be minimized with adequate medication.
The decision to remove the stitches depends on the site of the scar and the individual’s healing process. Generally, sutures on the facial area are removed by 5-6 day. Initially, the scar may appear red and brownish as well as swollen – this settles over a few weeks.
After scar revision, the new scar is immature i.e. not yet settled. Therefore, it is very important to follow the instructions of cosmetic surgeon to guide the scar to a more favourable outcome.
Scar revision is a surgical procedure and can have some associated side-effects. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure and any risks and potential complications. While no scar can be eliminated totally, plastic specialists can regularly improve the presence of a scar, making it more subtle. It will take around 4-14 days for the results. In this time you may face some discomfort in that area but with time, the scar will blur and won’t be visible enough.
- Anaesthesia related risks
- Altered sensations
- Infection
- Swelling, bruising
- Unfavourable scarring – thin stretched out scar or thickened scar
- Wound dehiscence