| scar
revision surgery overview |
| introduction
to scar revision |
a
variety of techniques can be employed to improve the appearance
of a scar, such as excision (cutting out), lasers, injections,
or dermabrasion |
| often
combined with... |
chemical
peel, laser
resurfacing, dermal
fillers |
| incision
placement & scar revision surgery details |
details
of surgery depend on scar location, characteristics, and
individual differences |
| anesthesia
for scar revision |
local or
IV sedation, depending on extent of surgery |
| surgical
facility |
doctor's
office or outpatient surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
varies |
| discomfort
|
usually
minimal |
| what
to expect after scar revision surgery |
dressing
changes, wound care, some swelling, bleeding, and discomfort
may be expected |
| risks
of scar revision |
infection,
bleeding, further scarring, need for additional revision |
| variations
and techniques |
a
combination of procedures may be employed to maximize
the final result |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
varies
from a few hundred to several thousand dollars |
| duration
of results |
results
of scar revision are usually permanent |
| insurance
for scar revision |
rarely
applies if scar is the result of trauma, injury, disease,
or if it causes significant impairment or discomfort |
