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Facial Scar Revision - What Are the Options?


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Acne scars, burns and excessive tissue scarring after an accident can take months, even years to heal on their own. In some cases, facial scars may affect a person’s speech or vision. Facial scar revision procedures offer more options for those who want to rejuvenate their face and improve the appearance of the skin for the long-term; the procedure may be a combination of laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening and facelift surgery in order to stimulate collagen production and give the skin a healthier glow. If you want to get rid of an unsightly scar, facial cosmetic surgery may be an attractive option:

Things to Consider Before Facial Scar Revision Surgery

There are several factors involved that will determine what type of results you can expect from the procedure; one of the most important variables is the size and the depth of the scar. If it was a recently acquired scar, you may need to wait until it heals to some extent before undergoing surgery. If the scar is especially thick or discolored, you may need to undergo extensive surgery. However, scars cannot be removed completely with surgery alone; most plastic surgeons are able to reduce the appearance of scars using a combination of cosmetic treatments and skin therapies.
 
Most patients need to set aside a significant amount of time to recover from surgery and dermabrasion procedures because there will be swelling, redness and bruising involved. The skin may take several weeks to heal, and results will be most apparent within a few months after surgery.

Types of Facial Scar Revision Surgery Procedures

Each type of scar requires a different type of treatment and after-care regimen, and your cosmetic surgeon will go over all of your options during your initial consultation. Keloid scars, the types of scars that become raised above the skin during the wound healing process, can often be reduced with dermabrasion and skin resurfacing procedures. These treatments effectively buff away the skin’s layers so that the scar tissue is reduced to the same level as the natural skin.
Hypertrophic scars can be especially damaging to the skin’s overall appearance and may even restrict muscle movement. These scars are also raised above the skin but are typically thicker and harder than keloids; the scars may be removed with surgery, but the skin will need to be buffed and smoothed down after healing is complete in order to achieve a more natural appearance.

Drawbacks of Facial Scar Revision Procedures

When performed correctly, facial scar revision treatments can completely transform a person’s appearance and help many achieve a flawless complexion. However, there are several risks and drawbacks involved with these often-complex facial surgery procedures. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons points out that scar revisions and corrective surgery does run the risk of several complications including infection, excessive bleeding, and even the recurrence of a scar. (Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
 
Learn more about facial scar procedures in our facial cosmetic surgery guide, or consult with a plastic surgeon in your area to find out which procedure is right for you.

 

 

Published: 03/06/2009, Last Updated: 03/06/2009

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