Scar correction is the surgery when the patient has to alter the amount of visible scar in a specific part of the body. Usually, a scar that is so deep that there are visible marks outside the skin can opt for this surgery. These deep scars result from wounds that are classified in the classes of Lacerations. Lacerations can result from many causes like a suicide attempt, heavy accidents, lingering scars from any forearm operation, chemical explosions from laboratories, etc.

 

 Procedure

  ➤ Intravenous sedation/Local/general anesthesia is administered depending on the condition of the patient

  ➤ Scar revision techniques are administered which are of the following types:

     ✪ Inject able treatments like dermal filler

     ✪ Surface treatments like Dermabrasion, light therapy, Chemical peel solutions, Skin bleaching agents, etc

  ➤ For even deeper scars, the old scar needs to be surgically removed

  ➤ Layered closure is often used where excision extends to tissue below the skin surface

 

 Benefits

  ➤ This surgical helps in restoration of the damaged area.

  ➤ It also helps in re-regulation of blood flow in the respective area.

  ➤ It helps in boosting the morale by improving the look of the area.

  ➤ This surgery also gives more clothing options to the patients.

  ➤ It is a very cost-effective treatment of reducing the size of scars.