Scars on the face can substantially alter a person’s appearance.
While some scars are so minimal that they can’t be noticed, others are severe and very notable. If you have a scar on your face that has caused your appearance to worsen, you might want to consider a scar revision surgery. This surgery can help with the repair of any scarring on the face from an injury or disease.
While this surgery can be somewhat complex, it’s a relatively simple procedure that doesn’t come with many risks.
What Is a Scar Revision Procedure?
A scar revision surgery is designed mainly to lessen the appearance of a scar so that it blends in with the surrounding skin. This type of surgery can be used for all kinds of scars, which includes discoloration, keloids, contractures, and hypertrophic scars. A scar is a visible sign that an injury has occurred somewhere on the body. If a wound doesn’t heal properly, it’s possible for scars to be more obvious and noticeable than they should be. The scar could be too large or may have an odd shape, which can make it more visible than you might like. Scar revisions attempt to reduce the severity of the scar. However, this treatment won’t be able to completely erase the scar.
Potential Risks to Consider
Scar revision surgeries will always come with some risks that could occur during or after the treatment has been provided. Some of the more common risks include anesthesia issues, infections, or bleeding. It’s also possible that overall skin sensation in the surrounding area could change. Some additional risks that you should be aware of before obtaining this surgery include skin discoloration, swelling, pain, deep vein thrombosis, damage to blood vessels or nerves in the surrounding area, and delayed healing. While these risks are unlikely to occur, you should speak to your surgeon about them before the procedure takes place.
teps Involved With This Treatment
There are three basic types of scar revision, which include topical treatments, injectable treatments, and surface treatments. A surface treatment could be anything from dermabrasion to a chemical peel solution. The type of treatment that you’re provided with depends on how severe the scarring is. If you’re suffering from a deeper scar on the face or ear, it’s possible that incisions will be made so that the scar can be surgically removed and new healing can begin in the area. The incisions will then be carefully closed to ensure that the area will heal properly.
Complete Recovery Process
Standard swelling, discomfort, and discoloration will likely occur in the treatment area for a couple of weeks following the surgery. In most cases, you should be able to return to work within a week. Healing will continue for a couple of months as a new scar forms, which will hopefully be much less noticeable than the old scar. These results are long-lasting, which means that additional treatments will likely be unnecessary.