Why is my surgery scar so thick?
Why is my surgery scar so thick?
Hypertrophic scars occur when there is a lot of tension around a healing wound. These scars are thick and raised, and often red in color. They may remain like this for several years. Hypertrophic scars are the result of an imbalance in collagen at the site of the wound.
How do you flatten a thick scar?
Medical treatments Corticosteroid treatments: Corticosteroid injections are considered a first-line treatment for hypertrophic scars. Injecting a steroid into the scar every six weeks may help flatten and soften the scar.
Can hypertrophic scars be removed?
A surgeon may also remove a large hypertrophic scar rather than revise it. Removing a scar enables a surgeon to reclose the incision using specialized cosmetic techniques, resulting in a thinner, less noticeable scar.
Who is the best plastic surgeon to get a scar?
The type of scar you have will determine the appropriate techniques your plastic surgeon will use to improve your scar. Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon and be confident you are in the care of a highly-trained surgeon you can trust.
How big should a hypertrophic scar be above the skin?
In general, hypertrophic scars: 1 are raised, but rarely more than 4 millimeters above the skin. 2 are red or pink in color. 3 can develop anywhere on the body.
What kind of surgery can I do to improve my scars?
Discoloration or surface irregularities and other more subtle scars can be cosmetically improved by surgery or other treatments recommended by your plastic surgeon. These types of scars do not impair function or cause physical discomfort and include acne scars as well as scars resulting from minor injury and prior surgical incisions.
Why do I have a scar on my face?
Even a wound that heals well can result in a scar that affects your appearance. Scars may be noticeable due to their size, shape or location; they can also be raised or depressed, and may differ in color or texture from the surrounding healthy tissue.
Why do I have an unsightly scar on my face?
Other factors which can cause an unsightly scar are excessive loss of tissue due to the wound (ulcers and other deep wounds), poor surgical techniques during a procedure (which may cause uneven skin tension, leading to facial asymmetry), or improper wound care (which may lead to infections). How is Scar Revision surgery performed?
In general, hypertrophic scars: 1 are raised, but rarely more than 4 millimeters above the skin. 2 are red or pink in color. 3 can develop anywhere on the body.
How to reduce the thickness of a scar?
Compression garments apply pressure and reduce blood flow to the scarred area, which can reduce the thickness and minimize the appearance of your scar. Garments also can relieve the itching, burning and pain caused by a scar.
The type of scar you have will determine the appropriate techniques your plastic surgeon will use to improve your scar. Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon and be confident you are in the care of a highly-trained surgeon you can trust.