SCAR REVISION is frequently performed by plastic surgeons to improve the appearance of a scar.  Whether scars are the result of previous surgery, caused by accidents or other maladies, they are unpredictable.  The way a scar develops depends as much on how your body heals as it does on the original injury or on the surgeon’s skills.  While no scar can be removed completely, a plastic surgeon can often make it less obvious through various methods, including the injection or application of certain steroid medications and/or a surgical procedure.

     Many variables can affect the severity of scarring, including the size and depth of the wound, the blood supply to the area, the thickness and color of your skin, and the direction of the scar.  How much the appearance of a scar bothers you is, of course, a personal matter.  The best candidates for this type of surgery are individuals who are looking for improvement, not perfection, in the appearance of a scar.  In addition to realistic expectations, good health and psychological stability are important qualities for a patient considering scar revision surgery.  Scar revision can be performed in conjunction with other surgical procedures.

     There are options other than surgical intervention that may be appropriate for you particular situation.  Only a plastic surgeon who is skilled and experienced in this area can tell you what procedure will be the best option to give you a good result.

     For more information on this subject, you can click on the link below.  It will take you to the website of the American Society of Plastic Surgery where they will have the greatest amount and the most up-to-date information on this and other plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures and treatments. 

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