Plastic surgery treatment tailored to your scar type
What Is Scar Revision Surgery?
From a single surgery to emotional healing
A scar is a kind of adhesive the body produces to repair damaged skin. Skin that has suffered trauma or surgery will leave a scar in some form, and scar revision surgery is the procedure that removes it.
Types of Scars
Stretched Scars
Hypertrophic Scars
Keloid Scars
Depressed Scars
Scar Contracture
Scar Revision Surgery Information
Surgery time and recovery period vary depending on the size and condition of the scar.
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Scar revision surgery information summary
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Surgery Time
Varies by scar size
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia + sleep anesthesia
Hospitalization
Same-day discharge
Suture Removal
3–10 days
Follow-up Visits
2–3 days
Recovery Period
1–2 weeks
For scar revision surgery, timing is extremely important.
Scar removal surgery can be performed only after the wound has healed and at least 6–12 months have passed, because the healing response continues beneath the skin even after the surface has closed. Generally, about 6–12 months after the injury, the scar softens to some extent and its color approaches that of normal skin. This process is called ‘scar maturation.’ Surgery should be performed after the scar has matured.
Scar Removal Methods
Differences between techniques shown in three shots: before incision · incision and excision · after suturing
Before surgeryIncision and ExcisionAfter Suturing
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Simple Excision
A method in which the entire scar is completely excised and then meticulously sutured
Before surgeryIncision and ExcisionAfter Suturing
02
Z-Plasty
A method in which the scar is placed along the central limb of a Z, a Z-shaped incision is made, and the two triangular flaps are lifted, transposed so that they cross over each other, and then sutured
Before surgeryIncision and ExcisionAfter Suturing
03
W-Plasty
A technique developed to overcome the drawbacks of Z-plasty, named for its W-shaped suture line. A scar that runs against the relaxed skin tension lines is excised in a sawtooth pattern, and the small triangular flaps on each side are alternately interdigitated and sutured.
Same scar, different incision lines
We compared, at the same scale, how each of the three techniques excises and sutures the scar.
01 Simple ExcisionIncision and ExcisionAfter Suturing
02 Z-PlastyIncision and ExcisionAfter Suturing
03 W-PlastyIncision and ExcisionAfter Suturing
Features of Four Seasons Scar Revision Surgery
1:1 Analysis01One-on-one customized scar treatment based on analysis of the scar tissue and surrounding tissue
Surgical Experience02Extensive experience and know-how in scar treatment
Multifaceted Treatment03A multifaceted approach combining laser treatment and scar revision surgery
Specialist Consultation04Consultation and surgery performed directly by a board-certified plastic surgeon
Bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur after surgery or procedures, so careful attention is required.
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