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Scar revision surgery is an important application of reconstructive plastic surgery. This is done to enhance the appearance of the skin surface containing scars, normally on the face.
Scars occur due to a multitude of reasons. Scars can appear due to accidents and injuries, acne, growth spurts, body piercing and surgical wounds. Based on their growth and characteristic, scars can be classified into different types. Hypertrophic scars are large in size. They are thick and elevated. Scars are normally red in color and are darker than the surrounding area of the skin. Hypertrophic scars are limited to the site of the actual wound and do not grow beyond it. Over the years, hypertrophic scars appear better to look on.
Keloid scars on the other hand possess continuous growth. Keloid scars are an overgrowth of tissue. They predominantly contain collagen. These scars normally occur after the wound and injury is healed. Keloid scars also grow spontaneously. Keloid scars develop easily over surfaces that are above fatty tissue. While they are mostly harmless, keloid scars can be painful and itchy.
Reconstructive surgery is found to be very effective on scars. Scar revision surgery has come to be a frequently performed type of plastic surgical procedure. With more and more people concerned about their look and appearance, scar revision surgery has gained in popularity. Scar revision surgery is performed by different methods. Overgrowth of tissue can be excised or removed through dermabrasion. This is a painful procedure and is conducted only under anaesthesia. Skin grafting is also done to add to deep scars at wounded sites.
Scar revision surgery works by repositioning the scar and making it appear totally inconspicuous. At New Visage, we take care of your needs completely. Dr Semlacher takes great care and will take you through the entire process. Surgery is performed only after complete consultation during which you are informed of the risks involved.
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