SCAR REVISION

​

Some previous surgeries, traumatic injuries or infections can leave deep, unaesthetic or even painful scars. Depending on each case, a reconstructive plan will be proposed so as to hope for a return to the normal.

DID YOU KNOW?

​

A scar can continue its normal maturation (collagen remodeling) for 1 year. Therefore, scar revisions are sometime postponed until its final maturation, so as to have a better assessment of the situation.
In some people (especially young patients), a scar can become hypertrophic. This represents an exaggerated scaring response from one’s body. Massaging and applying pressure regularly to a fresh scar can reduce its hypertrophy.

​

Frequently Asked Questions

​

How can my scar be revised?
Scars vary in shape and length and location. For this reason, each scar revision will be “tailor-made” to the individual case.

​

How long is the recovery?
Most scar revision don’t require hospitalization and the recovery period is short.