Scar Revision

There are varying approaches to addressing scars, and the surgeon will tailor the scar revision to suit your needs.

During your consultation, your surgeon will advise whether scar revision will be suitable for you. Some patients may have a predisposition to developing keloid or hypertrophic scars. After the scar revision, a similar scar revision could return, so we’ll discuss all alternative solutions with you.

Scar revision will remove the previous scar through excision under local anaesthesia with mild sedation if necessary. The surgeon will stitch and repair the skin in layers to create a more aesthetically pleasing scar.

A more complex revision might require a Z-plasty procedure that disguises the scar through transforming it from a linear line to a zig-zag shape which is not so detectable to the naked eye.

Other scar revision approaches might involve replacing the scar so that it is in a less visible position. For example, if it’s close to the nose, the surgeon might be able to conceal and reposition the scar closer to the natural creases.

A patient who finds the appearance of their scar undesirable may be suitable for scar revision. The scar may be hypertrophic (raised scar), keloid (lumpy and particularly raised or puffy-looking scar).

Other particularly prominent scars may benefit from scar revision. Wide scars or particularly large scars are also suitable for this procedure.

A scar can also cause friction, discomfort, itchiness, tenderness, or irritation due to its location. In more severe cases, the scar can also bleed and lead to the development of soft tissue sarcoma – a tumour that has been linked with an aggressive form of cancer. In which case, revision would be viable.

The results are usually visible upon the removal of stitches. It’s important to remember that scars continue to evolve for a long time and go through different phases.

In some patients, the scar may begin to fade within six weeks, but for others, it can take from 6-12 months. The changes in the scar vary significantly from patient to patient.

Those that are prone to hypertrophic or keloid scarring may require additional treatment like steroid injections or Pixel laser.

We may also recommend the use of silicone patches on the scar.

In all scar revisions, we provide our dramatic healing serum. This potent product contains the unique NAC Y2 formula that aids post-surgery healing by boosting collagen reduction.

A scar revision can take between 20 minutes – 1 hour depending on the size and severity of the scar.

Your surgeon will discuss the risks with you during your consultation. We’ll examine your scar and discuss your medical history to determine your suitability for the scar revision.

If your scar is hypertrophic or you’re prone to developing keloid scars, a similar-looking scar could return in its place. However, at 111 Harley St., we also have a range of non-surgical or alternative solutions that could improve the appearance of scarring.

Your scar may benefit from non-surgical solutions and may not require surgical intervention. Pixel is a non-surgical solution that has a powerful resurfacing ability and can boost collagen levels to remodel the scar. We can also inject the scar with steroids that can soften the tissues.