SCAR REVISION
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A scar revision is a cosmetic procedure performed on a scar to alter the appearance of the scar. Although it is impossible to completely remove a scar, scar revision surgery can help make the scar less obvious and possibly unnoticeable Scar revision is a procedure that is utilized to reduce the size and overall appearance of scar tissue. The visibility of the scar following the surgery depends upon the size of the scar, the depth of the original wound, the thickness of the patient's skin, the direction of the scar and the color of the patient's skin.
Z-Plasty and W-Plasty
A Z-plasty is a type of procedure that is used to revise a scar by using a Z-shaped incision to help decrease the amount of contractures of the surrounding skin. It also may attempt to relocate the scar so that the edges of the scar look more like the normal lines and creases of the skin. Small stitches may be used to help hold the skin in place. W-plasty corrects depressed or elevated scars.
Recovery
As with all surgeries, it is important to follow all instructions to help maximize recovery and healing. Your physician will advise you on all activity restrictions, depending on the type of surgery that was performed. Scars cannot be removed completely. Many factors will be involved in the degree of healing of your particular scar, with some scars taking more than a year to show improvement in appearance following surgery.
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