Scar Revision in Jupiter and Palm Beach County
When the skin is in the process of recovering from an injury, whether the result of an accident, surgery, a burn, or acne, scarring will occur wherever multiple layers of the skin have been affected. Once a scar forms, it is permanent but may be made less visible or relocated surgically.
Most people are self-conscious about body scars. If you’ve wondered how body scar revision could improve your appearance, or your self-confidence, you need to know how scar revision works and what you can expect from this procedure. This information can address many of your questions and provide you the information to begin considering facial scar revision surgery.
Successful plastic surgery is a result of good rapport between patient and surgeon. Trust, based on realistic expectations and exacting medical expertise, develops in the consulting stages before surgery is performed. Dr. Koger can answer specific questions about your specific needs.
The best candidates for scar revision
The most basic requirement for all surgery is good health. Other requirements are more subtle and should be carefully considered in discussion with Dr. Koger. Expectations of the surgery and of the surgeon must be realistic. A person considering body scar revision must understand that there is no way to remove scars completely. The goal is to improve the appearance of the scar either by disguising it, relocating it, or minimizing its prominence. Skin color and type, age, and the type of scarring, are all important factors that must be part of the discussion prior to surgery.
Different types of scars respond to different plastic surgery techniques. Timing of surgery is another important choice. Some surgeons advise against any scar revision for a period that might extend up to a year after the injury. This interval allows the body enough time to heal fully.
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The surgery
Different scars require different treatments. All surgical possibilities will be discussed during your consultation with Dr. Koger.
Because scars are highly individualistic and the patient’s attitude toward scars is so personal, maximum improvement in body scars may require more than one procedure, and more than one technique may be employed.
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After your surgery
You can expect to feel some discomfort after body scar revision surgery. Some swelling, bruising and redness are generally unavoidable. If non absorbable sutures are used, they will be removed about 1 week after the surgery. Scar tissues require a year or more to fully heal and achieve maximum improved appearance. It is important for you to follow Dr. Koger’s after care recommendations carefully.
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