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Scar Revision
Surgical treatments for
scars
 If you're
considering scar revision...
Scars-whether they're caused by accidents or by surgery- are unpredictable. The
way a scar develops depends as much on how your body heals as it does on the
original injury or on the surgeon's skills.
Many variables can affect the severity of scarring, including the size and depth
of the wound, the blood supply to the area, the thickness and color of your
skin, and the direction of the scar. How much the appearance of a scar bothers
you is, of course, a personal matter.
While no scar can be removed completely, plastic surgeons can often improve the
appearance of a scar, making it less obvious through the injection or
application of certain steroid medications or through a
surgical procedure known
as a scar revision.
If you're considering scar revision, this will give you a basic understanding of
the most common types of scars, the procedures used to treat them, and the
results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot
depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask your doctor if
there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.
Laser Scar Revision Treatments
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