Scar Revision Surgery 101: What It Is, How It Works, & Why You Should Get It

Scarring is an unavoidable part of life for most of us. Whether it is a result of an accident, injury, or a planned surgery such as a C-section, you may feel embarrassed or irritated by your scar. The good news is there is a way to reduce the appearance of unwanted scarring by completely removing it with scar revision surgery. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about scar revision surgery. 

What is scar revision surgery?

Injury, surgery, or poor healing can all cause the unpleasant appearance of a scar. As a result, scars may be noticeable because of their size, shape or location. They can also be raised and may fluctuate in color or texture from the surrounding skin. Scar revision surgery aims to minimize unwanted scarring so that it blends in better with the surrounding skin color and texture.

How does scar revision surgery work?

You have treatment options when it comes to minimizing the appearance of scarring, including:

• Topical treatments like gels, creams, and silicone strips.

• Minimally invasive procedures

• Surgical revision with closure to completely remove the scar. 

At Vado Plastic Surgery, we specialize in scar removal through surgery allowing the scar to be removed completely through a small incision and the new wound closed very carefully with a thinner incision made by a trained plastic surgeon. 

Why should you get scar revision surgery?

Scar revision is perfect for anyone bothered by a scar located anywhere on the body. The surgery can be performed on most types of scarring, including keloid scarring, and a variety of skin types. For many scars, it is best to have revision surgery after a few months, so the wound has time to heal and possibly lighten. 

Scar Revision Surgery Results

Scar revision surgery should be able to remove or dramatically reduce the appearance of your scarring. After undergoing this procedure, a patient’s scar should better blend in with the surrounding skin. While the procedure can drastically reduce the appearance of most, it cannot make scarring completely disappear, as you may still have a very thin, light mark remaining. However, this scar will be far less noticeable than the original one.  

Thanks to scar revision surgery, unwanted scarring doesn’t have to be permanent! If you have an undesired scar and are considering a scar revision surgery in Orlando, call the board-certified surgeons at Vado Plastic Surgery.