SCAR REVISION: The manner in which scars form on an individual can be as unique and unpredictable as the individual him- or herself. Many factors contribute to the way a wound heals, only some of which are under our control. Thankfully, through our bodies’ natural functioning, scars continue to improve for at least two years following an initial injury or revision.
Innovative new methods have been developed to minimize the visibility of scars. These include changing the direction of the scar to run parallel to the lines of relaxed skin tension, shortening the scar in one direction and or lengthening it in the other, or shifting the scar’s location and shape in relation to other anatomical structures to make it less obvious. Often, scar revision can be performed with local anesthesia and a recovery period of only a week to ten days.
Face-to-face consultation with Dr. DeWeese is necessary in order to determine if you would benefit from a scar revision. The cost depends a great deal on whether the procedure may be performed in the office versus the hospital, and will be outlined in detail during your consultation with the doctor.
