Scar Revision

Scar revision is surgery to improve or reduce the appearance of scars. It also restores function, and corrects skin changes (disfigurement) caused by an injury, wound , or previous surgery.

Scar tissue forms as skin heals after an injury (such as an accident) or surgery. The amount of scarring may be determined by the wound size, depth, and location; the person's age; heredity; and skin characteristics including color (pigmentation).

When you have a  scar revision done it  is not always clear. Scars shrink and become less noticeable as they age.

There are several ways to improve the appearance of scars:

The scar may be removed completely and the new wound closed very carefully, or it can be treated with lasers treatments. For example Co2 laser ablasion, Microdermabrasion, or IPL treatments. ( see description of individual treatments for details).

There is a possibility you might need a combination of the laser treatments as well. You should have the procedure done due to risk of getting a Keloid, which is an abnormal scar that is thicker and of a different color and texture than the rest of the skin. Keloids extend beyond the edge of the wound and are likely to come back. They often create a thick, puckered effect that looks like a tumor. Keloids are removed at the place where they meet normal tissue. A scar that is at an angle to the normal tension lines of the skin. A scar that is thickened. A scar that causes distortion of other features or causes problems with normal movement or function.