Scar Revision

About Scar Revision at Kayakriti

Scars form when the deeper layer of the skin is injured. Indian skin tends to scar more visibly than fair skin, with a higher tendency to hypertrophic and keloid scarring. Family history, scar location, age at injury, and aftercare all influence the final result. Understanding the type of scar is the first step in planning effective scar removal treatment.

Common scar types include flat pigmented scars, atrophic depressed scars (often after acne), hypertrophic raised scars, keloid scars that grow beyond the original injury, contracted scars that limit movement, and wide stretched scars. Each type responds differently. A flat pigmented scar may need only laser scar treatment, while a contracted scar usually needs surgical release.

Cosmetic scar correction starts with a careful examination, photographs, and a discussion of what bothers you most: colour, texture, contour, or restriction of movement. Dr. Agarwal explains realistic outcomes for each option. Some scars improve substantially; others can only be modestly refined. Honest planning at consultation matters more than promises of complete removal.

Surgical techniques include simple excision and re-suturing, Z-plasty or W-plasty to redirect a scar along skin tension lines, and skin grafting for large or contracted scars. Skin surgery is supported by laser, intralesional steroid injection for hypertrophic scars, silicone gel, and pressure garments. We often use a combination over six to twelve months for the best result.

Recovery from scar revision in Lucknow varies by technique. Simple excisions heal in two to three weeks at the surface, with scar maturation over a year. We schedule reviews at one week, one month, three months, six months, and twelve months. Daily sunscreen, silicone gel, and avoidance of tension on the scar all support optimal healing.

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