Wide scars
Refining scars that have stretched, widened or healed under tension.
Surgical Scar Revision
Surgical Scar Revision
Surgical scar revision to improve scar position, texture and appearance
Surgical scar revision is designed to improve selected scars by carefully removing, repositioning or refining scar tissue.
The aim is not to remove a scar completely, but to create a finer, better-positioned or less noticeable scar where appropriate.
Precision Scar Refinement
Improving scars through careful surgical planning
Some scars are raised, wide, tight, poorly positioned or more visible than expected because of how the skin healed.
Surgical scar revision may improve the scar by excising the existing scar tissue and closing the area with refined technique and careful tension control.
Where skin texture or quality is the main concern, treatments such as microneedling, nanofat transfer, PRP or exosomes may also be considered.
What Surgical Scar Revision Can Address
Wide, raised, tight or poorly positioned scars
Surgical scar revision may be considered where the structure, position or width of a scar is suitable for surgical improvement.
Raised or uneven scars
Improving contour where scar tissue is prominent, irregular or visually distracting.
Tight scars
Releasing scars that pull on surrounding tissue or affect comfort.
Poor scar position
Refining or repositioning scars where placement affects visibility.
Procedure Overview
Refinement through excision, closure and tension control
Scar revision is planned according to scar type, skin quality, location and the surrounding anatomy.
Scar assessment
The scar is assessed for maturity, width, position and tissue behaviour.
Scar excision
The existing scar may be carefully removed where appropriate.
Layered closure
Closure is planned to reduce tension and support finer healing.
Aftercare planning
Scar care and follow-up are important for long-term refinement.
In selected cases, regenerative support such as nanofat transfer or exosome treatment may be discussed to support skin quality.
What to Expect
A focused procedure with careful healing and scar aftercare
Scar revision results develop over time as the new scar heals, matures and gradually softens.
Consultation
Assessment focuses on scar type, maturity, location and treatment goals.
Procedure
The scar is revised using a technique matched to the anatomy and tissue.
Healing
Early redness, firmness and sensitivity can occur as the new scar forms.
Maturation
Scars continue to settle, soften and mature gradually over several months.
Surgical Scar Revision FAQs
Common questions about surgical scar revision
These answers provide general guidance. Suitability depends on scar type, skin quality, location and healing behaviour.
Can surgical scar revision remove a scar completely?
No. Scar revision aims to improve the appearance of a scar, but it cannot remove it completely.
When is scar revision suitable?
It may be suitable where a scar is wide, raised, tight, poorly positioned or structurally suitable for refinement.
How long does a revised scar take to settle?
Scar maturation can take several months, with ongoing changes in colour, texture and softness over time.
Can other treatments improve the result?
Yes. Treatments such as microneedling, PRP, nanofat or exosomes may be considered depending on the scar and skin quality.
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Discuss your options
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