Scar Revision

1.Who should seek scar improvement surgery?

Any person with a scar that looks ugly or is visible from a distance should seek scar improvement surgery. The scar may be raised, red, hard, pigmented or thinned out depressed, stretched but still visible from a distance.

2.What are the options for improving the scar?

The options extend from non-surgical to surgical. Non-surgical options include massage with special oils, application of silicone sheet or silicone gels, pressure, steroid injections, derma roller micro-needling, erbium YAG pixel lasering, or surgical scar revision.

3.What is the likely outcome after Scar improvement treatment?

The outcome after treatment will vary according to the treatment used and your consultant will tell you what to expect. The consultant will tell you if and how significant the improvement will be.

4.Is it possible to completely remove the scar using Scar removal treatment?

It is important to realize that full elimination of scar is not possible. With all scar improvement techniques, only improvement is possible.

5.Will I see an improvement immediately after the treatment?

It depends on the technique used. After surgical revision, an improvement may be visible immediately, but more improvement will be visible with time. Scars, after treatment, may take approximately six months to one year to show complete improvement.