Scar Revision

What can we achieve?

• Improve the appearance of wide, sunken or bulky scars
• Change the direction of scars over joints to improve mobility and alleviate discomfort
• Eliminate areas of skin discoloration or suture marks
• Correct deformities caused by retractile or keloid scars

Procedures

• Resection and re-suture
• Z-Plasties
• W-Plasty
• Local flaps
• Grafts
• Free flaps

Pain: Low to moderate

Scars

Scars can’t be completely removed but they can be aesthetically improved and placed in more inconspicuous positions that cause less discomfort

Recovery

Local wound care and medication

More complex cases could need in-patient care

Recovery can be expected in 2-4 weeks