Scar Revision - Munster & Hobart Plastic Surgery

Scars caused by surgery, injury or accidents can be unappealing and detract from the original beauty of your skin. The appearance of a scar depends on how well your body is able to heal and the mechanism of injury.

Can Scars Be Removed Completely? Munster & Hobart Plastic Surgery

It is impossible to remove any scar completely, but the appearance can be improved by making it less obvious. This may be achieved simply with a steroid injection. Surgical treatment called scar revision can also help in diminishing more severe scars.

About Scar Revision - Munster & Hobart Plastic Surgery

Dr. Ashpole has many techniques to improve or reposition scars. Skin grafting, local skin flaps, Z-plasty and tissue expansion are all widely used in scar revision surgery. Some facial scars may be softened using a technique known as dermabrasion. In this method, the top layers of your skin are scraped to leave a smooth surface. Most commonly, Dr. Ashpole will remove the old scar tissue and realign the tissue in such a way that the scar is much thinner and less noticeable. The procedure can be done under local or general anesthesia, depending on the size and location of the scar. You may be required to have steroid injections during the surgery and at regular intervals after surgery to prevent thickening of the scar.

Scar Revision - Contact Munster & Hobart Plastic Surgery

Schedule a complimentary consultation for scar revision treatment with Dr. Ashpole. Munster patients can call 219.836.7100 and Hobart patients can call 219.945.0000. All other patients please click here to fill out our online inquiry form.