Surgical Scar Removal

Scar revision is a medical procedure that is done on a particular scar to modify its appearance. It is done to improve the cosmetic look of the scar and restore the function of a body part that was previously blocked due to the scar. Scar revision surgery is also done to improve the itchiness of scars. One should know that going for surgical scar revision will not entirely remove the scar. It only minimizes the impact of the scar, so that it blends in the skin and looks less conspicuous than the skin tone and texture surrounding it.

Surgery for scar revision can make a scar look less noticeable and fit in with the surrounding skin. Large or very clear scars are frequently an inevitable side effect of surgery or trauma. As a wound heals, the soft tissues around it may take on new forms, develop dimples, or appear sunken, rough, or elevated.

An expert dermatologist can reposition a scar to lesser visible areas, reduce the size of a scar or smoothen the contours of skin and tissues surrounding it. At Scar Healing Institute, we smoothen the scars to correct dimpled or sunken area, which generally happen when the wound causing it was broad and deep.

Patients can expect the usage of the latest reconstructive and aesthetic methods to enhance the look of the scar. Normally, dermatologists of Scar Healing Institute can remove extra scar tissue, reconstruct the surroundings and lessen the scarring post-procedure.

After the surgery, the doctors will place a bandage, and depending on the severity, medicines will be prescribed to recover from the procedure comfortably. The doctors would follow-up after 6-8 days of the surgical scar treatment.

After 6-8 weeks, our doctors at Scar Healing Institute will inspect the area for any evidence of healing or recovery process. It takes a year to notice complete healing.

If you have a history of keloids or a hypertrophic scar, doctors may plan on injecting steroids in the scar tissue many times to prevent it from recurring further.

It usually takes one to two weeks for the primary healing phase, also known as the inflammatory phase, when one can feel discomfort, localized swelling, and wound discoloration. You must closely adhere to the wound care guidelines during this time to prevent infection and abscess.

To avoid moisture development, the wound should always be kept clean and dressed regularly using sterile gauze and airy bandages. While some wounds can heal with a simple bandage, others require specialized bandages and additional treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

After much deliberation, if you need a scar removal treatment, you will need to discuss this with your doctor. They will choose the right treatment and technique for you.
• During the consultation, you may need to give a full medical history- past surgical records, present, and past medical conditions, and current supplements or herbs you are taking.
• You may need to give a full physical examination.
• Discuss the risks and complications.

If you choose to go for surgery, doctors from Scar Healing Institute will give you instructions about the dos and don’ts, like avoiding certain medications and guidelines on drinking, eating, and smoking.

Some scars leave a mark on our bodies permanently. To improve its appearance, reduce its size, restore bodily function, and correct changes in the skin due to wounds, poor healing, injury, or past surgery, a surgical scar revision procedure is done at Scar Healing Institute, the best scar removal clinic in California.

Anyone can go for scar revision surgery at Scar Healing Institute. A perfect candidate would be someone who has many scars on the body, is bothered by its presence, someone who is healthy has very realistic expectations from this procedure, and does not have infections near the surgery date.

Before the procedure takes place and after the planning, doctors of Scar Healing Institute, the top-notch scar revision center in California, take photos of the scarred area. They examine the depth and size of it. They may ask you several questions about your lifestyle, medical history, etc.

They may ask you to do some tests, discontinue some medicines, and quit smoking for a few weeks before the surgery.

The best dermatologists in California, administer general or local anesthesia on the area of the scar. Based on the particular case, a simple procedure takes place. The surgeon needs to do an incision to remove the existing scar and then he will make a fresh incision and eliminate the scar.

Typically, the best scar revision treatment in California will take a couple of hours but, the length of time depends on the size, severity, position, and surgical methods used to perform surgical scar treatment at Scar Healing Institute.

No, they are not painful. Because our top dermatologist in California at Scar Healing Institute applies local or general anesthesia on the patient, they will feel no pain or discomfort.

The surgical scar revision at Scar Healing Institute is a safe procedure. It is effective for patients of all age groups. But in rare cases, you may experience-

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Delayed healing
• Change in skin texture, color, and sensation
• Additional damage to the area after the procedure
• Pain
• Allergies
• Risks due to Anesthesia
• Need for another procedure

The cost of the procedure at the scar treatment center in California may vary due to different factors like location, specific cases, or the doctor’s reputation. You can consult about this in detail with our doctors at Scar Healing Institute.