Scar Reduction Surgery

About Scar Reduction Surgery

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Scar modification medical procedure can limit the presence of a scar and assist it with mixing with the encompassing skin. Enormous or exceptionally apparent scars are regularly an unavoidable consequence of injury or medical procedure. The delicate tissues encompassing an injury might change shape, dimple, or become indented, lopsided, or raised as the injury recuperates. A specialist might diminish the size of a scar; reposition a scar to a less noticeable region; or smooth the shapes of the skin and other delicate tissues to address depressed or dimpled scars, which generally happen when the injury that caused the scar was profound and expansive.

A specialist might utilize tasteful procedures to move a scar to a less noticeable spot. With scars on the face, a specialist might eliminate and reposition the scar shaped by an entry point conclusion so it is separated or recuperates along a characteristic overlay in the skin, making it less recognizable.

Risks

  • Bleeding (hematoma).
  • Infection.
  • Delayed healing.
  • Anesthesia risks.
  • Change in skin sensation.
  • Damage to deeper structures including nerves, blood vessels, muscles and lungs can occur and may be temporary or permanent.
  • Allergies to tape, suture materials and glues, blood products, topical preparations or injected agents.
  • Skin contour irregularities.
  • Skin discoloration and swelling.
  • Skin sensitivity.
  • Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications.
  • Pain, which may persist.
  • The potential need for additional surgical procedures or staged procedures.

Recovery

It’s important to follow your surgeon’s instructions after scar revision surgery to make sure the wound heals properly. Your surgeon will advise you on gradually returning to your normal activities following surgery. Your scar might look worse when you first see it after surgery – don’t worry, this is normal. As you heal, keep in mind that the final results of your surgery may not be apparent for a year or more. The degree of improvement depends on the size of your scar, the nature and quality of your skin and how well you care for the wound after the operation.