Scar Revision

Who is a good candidate?



• You have wide, thick depressed or unsightly scars.

Description of the Procedure



• The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia.

• The old scar is removed, and one of several plastic surgery techniques is used to repair the incision. 

• The objective is to drastically improve the appearance of the scar.

The recovery time is approximately one week and the results are permanent.

For more information on this procedure visit the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at AAFPRS.org.