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Medical Conditions - Scar Revision Surgery

Surgery done to improve the appearance of a scar on the skin is called scar revision surgery. Big and hypertrophic scars can make a person unable to use a joint, which can be corrected by this surgery. The surgeon might remove the scar completely, use a laser to soften the surface of the scar, or perform dermabrasion.

All scar revision-surgery Q&A

How can I treat the raised scar under my nose?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and seen your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Hair will never grow back in the scarred area.

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Is scar revision and Botox for facial scars effective?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, sorry for the unfortunate events you are going through. I have seen your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient's identity).

Are Botox and scar revision for glabellar scars effective?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there are two things that we can try. First is Botox (Botulinum toxin injection), and the second one is scar revision.

Can Botox for scar treatment help my scar revision surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I have seen the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like it is a very early stage following scar revision.

What are lip scar healing stages and treatment timeline?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It takes at least one year for the scar to mature. Until then, the scar will be hard, and it will undergo various stages. The treatment is good.

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Is there a risk of hypertrophic scarring in children?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son has a post-burn hypertrophic scar over the submandibular region. This type of scar often forms after a burn injury as the skin heals and produces extra collagen.

How to manage a scar on the face after a skin infection?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What immunological investigation have you undergone? Please upload the reports.

What are non-surgical methods for fibrotic contracture?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what I can see in the pictures is that you have got a massive tissue loss over your thigh and that too over such a long period that it has gone for severe contracture.

Was my circumcision botched?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be an infection of the head of the penis. If possible, please send me images. It does not sound serious, so nothing to worry.

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