Scar Revision

Some imperfections in the skin can be improved with techniques that range from minor peels and microdermabrasion to more involved excision and rearrangement. Since most scars take at least a year to mature, fade, and reach their best condition, surgical scar revision is more commonly done after the skin has been given ample opportunity and time to heal properly on its own. At times, minor interventions may be performed earlier to optimize the healing process. Scar revision techniques may be advised to help make scars appear less obvious or to improve their texture and are frequently done under local anesthesia alone.