Facial Scar Revision

Facial scars can cause profound emotional and psychological stress to people. For some, the scars are painful reminders of the past. For others, the scars are just an embarrassing facial feature that they wish would go away. In some cases, facial scars can distort or limit the functioning of certain structures including the lips, eyes, brows, and nose. Correcting facial scars can benefit a person emotionally as well as physically. 

Different factors are taken into account when a patient is undergoing scar revision. The person’s age, skin type and color, the placement of the scar, and the nature of how the scar was obtained must all be taken into consideration. Every facial scar is different. Some scars are deep, while others are wide. Some scars stand alone, while others affect different facial structures and inhibit their ability to function. Scar revision requires specific plastic surgery techniques; therefore, your face should only be trusted with a skilled and reputable plastic surgeon. 

Scar revision is not recommended on new scars. Twelve months are generally needed for an injury to sufficiently heal and for the scar to mature. Common facial scar revision procedures used are laser therapy, dermabrasion, W-Plasty, Z-Plasty, and direct excision. Meeting with a trusted plastic surgeon will help to ensure that your face is in good hands. A quality plastic surgeon uses more than just a knife to enhance the beauty of a patient. He or she uses the knowledge of a person’s face and skin to determine the best route for scar revision. 

Your doctor should thoroughly examine your scar in order to determine the correct treatment for revision. Everyone will have different results, but you should expect to see great improvement from your scar revision. Your face is personal to you, and it should be treated with utmost care and respect.

Posted on behalf of Benjamin Stong, MD, Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC 

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