Scar Revision
Folsom, CA
Folsom, CA
Have a scar from a previous injury or surgery that you are unhappy with? Scar revision encompasses a range of procedures aimed at addressing bothersome scars. From steroid injections to surgical excision, it’s a safe and effective way to improve appearance with minimal downtime.
At Bueno MD Facial Aesthetic Surgery in Folsom, CA, scar revision is performed with precision and care, tailored to your skin’s needs. Whether you’re addressing an old injury or simply putting the finishing touch on a previous surgery, this treatment restores a refreshed, youthful look with immediate results.
Improve the aesthetic appearance of an old scar
Minimal
30–60 minutes, depending on procedure and size of scar
Local anesthesia and occasionally sedation
Scar revision includes a range of procedures to improve the aesthetic appearance of a scar, like steroid injections, laser resurfacing and occasionally surgical excision with tension-free closure. Rarely in surgical cases, a skin graft needs to be taken from somewhere else on the body. Book a consult with Dr. Bueno to determine which procedure is best for you
Treatments are safe for most skin types and can help:
Scar revision is usually performed in-office and requires no anesthesia for lasers, microneedling, and injections. For surgical revision, sedation can be used for patient comfort. The scar is excised and tissue closed in multiple layers with fine sutures. The top layer of sutures is usually removed about a week after surgery.
Depending on the treatment, it takes about an hour, and you can return to normal activities immediately after. Surgical revision can result in mild pain and swelling, managed with medication.
Scar revision can improve a variety of concerns, including:
Benefits of Scar Revision:
If you are unhappy with a scar from a previous surgery or injury, you might be a good candidate. You may be an ideal candidate if you:
Importantly, surgical scar revision is usually not considered until about a year after the initial injury. If you are waiting to see if a scar will get better before that year is up, it’s worth coming in for a consultation to discuss non-surgical scar revision options.
Recovery is minimal with non-surgical options like injections, microneedling and laser treatments. Some patients notice mild redness or sensitivity for a few hours, but this resolves quickly. You can apply makeup and return to normal routines the same day.
For surgical revision, patients are usually back to work and life activities within days, and pain is well-controlled with pain medication.
As always, sun protection is important after treatment to protect your fresh skin and maintain results.
When can I see results?
Results are typically visible immediately, with smoother texture and a brighter glow after just one non-surgical treatment. Results from surgical excision with tension-free closure usually take a couple weeks to see remodeling. If skin grafting is needed, the harvest site will heal on a similar timeline.
How long do results last?
Results are permanent, and continued skin care can continue to have positive effects after treatment.
When it comes to your skin, expertise and attention to detail matter. At Bueno MD Facial Aesthetic Surgery, every treatment is customized to your needs in a boutique facial plastic surgery environment. Ranging from injections, microneedling, and laser resurfacing to surgical scar revision, your needs are covered with our team’s collective expertise. Patients trust Dr. Bueno for safe, effective care that elevates their natural beauty with precision and artistry.
Depending on the treatment being used and the size of the scar, patients typically tolerate scar revision well. With minimally invasive techniques like microneedling and laser resurfacing, most patients find the treatment comfortable, with only mild poking or scratching sensations. Anesthesia is used for surgical scar revision, and pain afterward is well-controlled using medication.
For best results, scar revision often requires multiple visits to the office. Non-surgical treatments, like microneedling and laser resurfacing, often require multiple sessions until you are satisfied.
Surgical scar revision, is usually performed only once, but is often followed by laser or injections afterward
Yes, these can be addressed with laser resurfacing or microneedling.
No downtime. Redness may last a few hours, but most patients return to normal activities right away.
Depending on the extent of your scar revision, patients typically are back to daily activities within days.
Yes. Non-surgical scar revision is often paired with additional skincare. Patients undergoing surgical scar revision under sedation will sometimes add on other facial rejuvenation procedures as well.
Absolutely. As part of your scar revision consult, we will discuss professional skin care options specific to you.
