Reconstructive · Scar
Scar Revision
Length of Surgery
30–90 minutes
Anaesthetic
Local anaesthetic
Hospital Stay
Day case
Time off Work
1–2 weeks
Time off Exercise
2–4 weeks
Post-operative Care
Scar massage from week 4, silicone sheeting, sun protection for 12 months
Benefits
Improved scar appearanceReduced scar width or visibilityRelief from itching or tightnessImproved skin textureTailored surgical and non-surgical planLong-term scar management support
Scars are a natural part of the healing process, but some can be disfiguring, uncomfortable or functionally problematic. Scar revision encompasses a range of surgical and non-surgical techniques to improve the appearance, texture or symptoms of a scar, including hypertrophic scars, keloid scars, wide or stretched scars, and depressed scars.
Mr Thacoor will assess your scar carefully and recommend the most appropriate treatment — which may include surgical excision and re-closure, Z-plasty or W-plasty to reorient the scar, steroid injection, or a combination of approaches.
What to expect
- Most scar revision procedures are performed under local anaesthetic as a day case
- Careful suture technique to minimise tension on the new scar
- Post-operative scar management advice and follow-up
- Final result assessed at 12–18 months