Scar Revision

Minimises the appearance of scars for smoother skin

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Scars are visible signs that remain after an injury, burn, surgery, acne or chicken pox. Even a wound that heals well can result in a scar that affects your appearance.

People are often very conscious of visible scars, and their self-confidence may be affected as a result.

Scars may be raised or indented, different in colour or texture from surrounding healthy tissue or particularly noticeable due to their size, shape or location.

Scar revision treatments do not guarantee complete removal of the scar but aim to reduce the visibility of it.

They can also help to reduce tightness caused by the scar tissue. The colour and type of your skin, your age and the type of scarring influence how much improvement you can expect.

Since the term “scar” can encompass a wide range of presentations, your consultant will advise on the most appropriate mode of treatment.

Scar Surgical Removal Revisions

ASET Hospital are experts in Scar Removal and offers services as part of our minor surgical skin procedures

Consultant plastic surgeon Mr Hassan Shaaban leads ASET Hospital’s minor surgical skin procedures clinic. While, Miss Charlotte Defty, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, heads the Laser service at ASET Hospital.

Both, Mr Shaaban and Miss Defty are fully accredited British-trained NHS consultant plastic surgeons with years of experience in plastic surgery.

At ASET, we want our patients to have the best possible experience when undergoing any procedure. Check our patient journeys to see the experiences of our happy patients.

Scar revision/treatment is performed by our highly qualified plastic surgeons using the delicate techniques and advanced principles of reconstructive plastic surgery.

Scar Revision Surgery

Scar Revision Surgery can be used to:

Change the positioning of the scar
Change the width or shape of the scar
Release a tight scar that is close to a joint to improve movement

A wide or lumpy scar can be surgically removed, and a finer scar may be produced with post-operative pain that is usually minimal.

Silicone Gel Sheeting

Silicone sheeting or semi-occlusive silicone-based topical gels are one of the main non-surgical methods for scar improvement. Clinical studies have scientifically shown that silicone products reduce inflammation associated with scar formation.

Fat Transfer

Experienced surgeons at ASET Hospital have used the technique of fat transfer, which involves taking a patient’s own fat to fill a defect or contour deformity elsewhere on the body.

Steroid Injections

Multiple small injections are made into the scar to reduce any inflammation (swelling) and to flatten the scar. Depending on the type of scar, these may need to be repeated. Usually, injections are given on three occasions at 4-6 week intervals to assess your body’s response. Sometimes, treatment may continue for several months if the scar is improving.

Laser to Improve Pigmentation

Medical Lasers can be used to reduce scarring as they use light energy to target colour pigments in the skin. This method can reduce the colour of red or darkened scars and allow the scar to blend better with the surrounding skin.

Laser Resurfacing

This is another type of medical laser scar treatment that can also be used to improve the appearance of scars covering large areas of skin (for example, acne scarring).

Is Scar Revision A Good Option?

Scar revision can be performed on people of any age and is a good option for you if:

You are bothered by a scar anywhere on your body
You have a positive outlook and realistic goals for your scar revision surgery

You do not have active acne or other skin diseases in the area to be treated

FAQs

How long will it take to recover?

The initial healing phase of a surgical scar revision may include localized swelling, discolouration or discomfort and may take 1 to 2 weeks.

Healing will continue for several weeks, and as the new scar heals, it will slowly refine and fade.

Sutures (if needed) are usually removed in 6 to 8 days from the face and 9 to 12 days from other parts of the body.

All new scars will initially be red. Fading occurs within 6 to 24 months, depending on the scar’s location and the patient’s skin type.

The surgeon who performed your surgery will see you after 6 weeks for a follow-up assessment and as often as required until you are fully recovered.

You must attend all necessary post-operative appointments. You may need to take a little time off work.

Is scar revision permanent?

Generally, scar revisions are permanent, but keloid scars can recur.

When will I be able to drive?

Whenever you feel confident enough to perform an emergency stop without discomfort, you may drive. Please check with your insurance company before you drive.