Scar Revision
Located in Kirkland, WA to serve the Eastside Seattle area
What is Scar Revision?
Scar revision is a procedure that aims to improve the appearance of scars resulting from injury, surgery, or other skin conditions. In some cases, scars can even be uncomfortable or restrict range of motion. The goal is to make scars less noticeable and ultimately more acceptable to the patient.
Types of Scars
Scars can vary in type and appearance, including:
- Hypertrophic Scars: Raised scars that are thickened.
- Keloid Scars: Overgrown scars that extend beyond the original injury site.
- Widened Scars: Scars that have stretched in width, often due to tension during the healing process.
- Tethered Scars: Depressed scars that can be adherent to underlying soft tissue.
- Contracture Scars: Scars that can restrict movement, often resulting from burns or trauma.
Treating Scars
The specific techniques used for scar revision will depend on the type and location of the scar. Common methods include:
- Surgical Excision: Removing the scar tissue and using a layered closure to realign the tissue in a free-tension manner.
- Dermabrasion: Smoothing the transition between native skin and the scar by removing the outer layer of the skin.
- Laser Therapy: Using various laser settings to improve scar appearance.
- Steroid Injections: Flattening raised scars by reducing inflammation.
Consultation Process
During your consultation with Dr. Remington, your area of concern will be evaluated and the options for treatment will be discussed. No scar can be completely hidden, but the goal will be to achieve an excellent improvement. The complexity of the procedure, risks, and recovery can vary. After scar revision, you will be given customized instructions on how to optimize the healing process.
Why Remington Plastic Surgery?
Our team provides personalized, comprehensive care for your scar revision procedure. Dr. Austin Remington and Dr. Brad Remington have extensive experience operating from head to toe, and they enjoy the creative process of finding reconstructive solutions. We will have a realistic solution, and sometimes that means avoiding surgical treatment.