Scar revision is the
surgery done or treatment given to improve the
appearance of the scar or remove traces of damages
on the skin due to injury. There are non invasive
treatments like silicone sheeting, pressure
garments, micro- dermabrasion, chemical peels,
cortisone injection, laser as well as invasive
procedures like excision, dermabrasion, laser
resurfacing, tissue expansion and skin grafts. The
success of the procedure depends upon the type of
the scar. The severity of scarring depends upon size
and depth of the wound, the thickness of the skin,
direction of the scar, etc. Every person scars
differently. While some people may barely scar, some
may form dark, raised or red scars. Whatever the
cause, scars are unpredictable. The way a scar
develops depends on the body’s ability to heal as
well as the original injury or on the surgeon’s
skill.
