Scar revision surgery

Scar revision surgery in Iran

Scar revision is surgery to improve or reduce the appearance of scars. It also restores function, and corrects skin changes (disfigurement) caused by an injury, wound, poor healing, or previous surgery.
Scar revision is plastic surgery performed to improve the condition or appearance of a scar anywhere on your body. The different types of scars include:
Discoloration or surface irregularities and other more subtle scars can be cosmetically improved by surgery or other treatments recommended by your plastic surgeon. These types of scars do not impair function or cause physical discomfort and include acne scars as well as scars resulting from minor injury and prior surgical incisions.

Scar revision cost in Iran

The cost of scar removal surgery in Iran depends greatly on the size of the scar,but in general Scar revision cost in Iran starts from $400.

Description

Scar tissue forms as skin heals after an injury (such as an accident) or surgery.

How much scarring there is depends on:

Size, depth, and location of the wound
Your age
Skin characteristics, such as color (pigmentation)

Depending on the extent of the surgery, scar revision can be done while you are awake (local anesthesia), sleeping (sedated), or deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia).

When to have scar revision done is not always clear. Scars shrink and become less noticeable as they age. You may be able to wait to have surgery until the scar lightens in color. This can be several months or even a year after the wound has healed. For some scars, it is best to have revision surgery 60 to 90 days after the scar matures. Each scar is different.

There are several ways to improve the appearance of scars:

The scar may be removed completely and the new wound closed very carefully.
Dermabrasion involves removing the upper layers of the skin with a special wire brush called a burr or fraise. New skin grows over this area. Dermabrasion can be used to soften the surface of the skin or reduce irregularities.
A laser may be used to soften the surface of the scar, and stimulate new collagen growth within the scar.
Very large injuries (such as burns) can cause loss of a large area of skin and may form hypertrophic scars. These types of scars can restrict movement of muscles, joints and tendons (contracture). Surgery removes extra scar tissue. It may involve a series of small cuts (incisions) on both sides of the scar site, which create V-shaped skin flaps (Z-plasty). The result is a thin, less noticeable scar, because a Z-plasty may re-orient the scar so that it more closely follows the natural skin folds and releases tightness in the scar.
Skin grafting involves taking a thin layer of skin from another part of the body and placing it over the injured area. Skin flap surgery involves moving an entire, full thickness of skin, fat, nerves, blood vessels, and muscle from a healthy part of the body to the injured site. These techniques are used when a large amount of skin has been lost in the original injury, when a thin scar will not heal, and when the main concern is improved function rather than improved appearance.
Tissue expansion is used for breast reconstruction. It is also used for skin that has been damaged due to birth defects and injuries. A silicone balloon is inserted beneath the skin and gradually filled with salt water. This stretches the skin, which grows over time.

10 common question about scar revision

1How long does it take for a scar revision to heal?

1 to 2 weeks The initial healing phase of a surgical scar revision may include localized swelling, discoloration or discomfort and may take 1 to 2 weeks. Healing will continue for several weeks and as the new scar heals it will slowly refine and fade.

2Is scar revision surgery painful?

However, scars can often be itchy, painful, tight or thick, limiting your movement. That's when scar revision treatment can help. In addition to improving the appearance of a scar, revision treatment can reduce pain and make the surrounding skin softer and more elastic.

3What is Z plasty scar revision?

Z-plasty is a versatile plastic surgery technique that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars. It can elongate a contracted scar or rotate the scar tension line.

4How can I lighten my scars?

The top 10 remedies for getting rid of scars Remove the dark green “skin” from the flatter side of an aloe vera leaf. Scoop out the almost clear light green gel. Apply the gel directly to your scar using circular motions. After half an hour, wash the gel off with fresh, cool water. Repeat twice each day.

5Will raised scar flatten?

At first, scars can be red and raised. As the injury heals over time, the scar will become flatter and paler. Tension around the wound can lead to a hypertrophic scar. These are thick and red and last for several years.

6How do you fix a bad scar?

Treatments include surgery to remove the scar, steroid injections, or silicone sheets to flatten the scar. Smaller keloids can be treated using cryotherapy (freezing therapy using liquid nitrogen). You can also prevent keloid formation by using pressure treatment or gel pads with silicone when you are injured.

7How long does a scar stay red?

Although the initial skin scar may be minimal, the scar will often enlarge and become more reddened over the following 4-6 weeks. An active scar is typically red, raised, firm and thick.

8Can stitches scar be removed?

These sutures are used to close skin, external wounds, or to repair blood vessels, for example. They may require removal depending on where they are used, such as once a skin wound has healed. ... All sutured wounds that require stitches will have scar formation, but the scarring is usually minimal.

9Can surgery scars disappear?

The scar won't disappear completely and you'll be left with a visible mark or line. Fine-line scars are common following a wound or after surgery. They aren't usually painful, but they may be itchy for a few months. On darker skin types, the scar tissue may fade to leave a brown or white mark.

10Do hypertrophic scars flatten over time?

After an initial growth period, hypertrophic scars can flatten and shrink over time. The scars can form anywhere on your body, but they're most common with nose and ear cartilage piercings. Cartilage doesn't heal as well as other tissues. ... Dermal piercings in these areas might be more prone to scarring.

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Scar revision surgery