After Scar Revision

After your scar revision treatment or procedure there are instructions that you need to follow.

If the treatment was surgical(removed completely) you might have sutures. Some may be dissolvable while others will be removed in 7-10 days at your follow up appointment.  You will be instructed to use bacitracin ointment on the surgical site. Some bruising and swelling may occur. There will be additional homecare instructions for wound care at your follow up appointment.

• If your scar revision treatment was Co2 laser ablasion, see homecare instructions for Co2 Laser ablasion.
• If your scar revision treatment was IPL treatments see homecare instructions for IPL treatments.
• If your scar revision treatment was Microdermabrasion see homecare instructions for Microdermabrasion.

Patients who received general anesthesia should return home from our office immediately upon discharge and lie down with the head elevated until all the effects of the anesthesia have disappeared.  Anesthesia effects vary by individual, and you may feel drowsy for a short period of time or for several hours.  You should not operate any mechanical equipment or drive a motor vehicle for at least 24 hours or longer if you feel any residual effects from the anesthesia.  Do not use appliances or equipment that could be dangerous such as power tools, stoves, burners or lawn mowers.  Watch out for dizziness.  Walk slowly and take your time.  Sudden changes of position can also cause nausea or dizziness.  Do not drink any alcoholic beverages.  The drugs in your body may cause your reaction to alcohol to be dangerous.