Scar Revision in Pune
Scars are the visible marks of a wound after it has healed. They are the unavoidable results of injury. Poor healing usually contributes to scars that are unsightly, obvious or disfiguring. Scars are very noticeable sometimes due to their size, shape, or location.
Types of scars
Discoloration or surface irregularities
: these are just cosmetic scars and don’t cause any physical discomfort or pain of any kind.
Hypertrophic scars
are large clusters of scar tissue that develop directly at a wound site. They cause uncomfortability and are red.
Keloids
are larger scars than hypertrophic, and they are known to be painful and itchy. They are known to extend beyond the confines of the initial wound.
Contractures
are the scars that restrict the movement of the part due to skin pulling on the healing wound.
Procedure
As with all surgical processes, the scar removal procedure starts with anaesthesia.
The doctor will then use one or a combination of scar revision techniques, depending on the scar’s type, size, and location.
Some of the common scar revision techniques are:
Topical treatments: includes external factors resulting in rapid closure and healing of the scar-like gels and tapes.
Injectable treatments are generally used to fill concave scars and stop the spreading and development of scars.
Surface treatments: used for the cosmetic treatment of scars, this treatment smoothens the treated skin reducing uneven pigmentation.
Closing the incision (if required ) is the last step of the procedure
If you have a scar to get rid of or consult for any cosmetic procedure in Pune, you should book an appointment with Dr. Amit Mulay. One of the most experienced plastic surgeons in the whole city.
Table of Contents
1. Types of scars
2. Procedure