Scar Revision

Scar revision refers to a range of procedures to remove or reduce the appearance of scars on the body and make them blend with the surrounding skin tone and texture. Scar revision treatments could be also corrective to improve an itchy scar or restore the proper function of the body. Depending on the scar type, different revision techniques could be used. Keloid scars can be treated using steroid injection followed by surgical removal if needed. Hypertrophic scars may heal on their own or through steroid application. Contracture scars, often resulting from burns, could be treated using skin grafting, flap surgery, or Z-plasty.