Scar Revision
What is scar?
A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. A scar is often made of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons. Scars may appear anywhere on the body. The composition of a scar may vary. A scar may look flat, lumpy, sunken, or colored. It may be painful or itchy.
Types of Scars:
- Injury scars
- Burn marks
- Acne scars
- Cut Scar
- Keloids
- Dark spots, age spots, and other types of hyperpigmentation
Treatments:
CO2 Laser for scar
Laser scar treatments don’t make a scar disappear. Instead, they’re designed to make a scar appear less noticeable. These scars may fade or become lighter with time. laser treatments can be used to remove the outer layer of the damaged skin’s surface. They basically smoothen the skin to improve tone and appearance.
Under local anesthesia
One-hour procedure
Minimal pain
No rest required
Recovery in one week
Scar Revision (Surgical method)
Scar revision surgery improves the appearance of a scar. It may involve relocating a scar. It involves removing out the scar and closing the incision. A new scar will form, but it is less visible than the original scar.
One- or two-hours procedures
Minimal pain (Suture removal after 5 days)
Resume back to work immediately
No rest required