Having a scar repaired on your face or body may do wonders for your self-esteem and overall mental health, improving the look of the scar and restoring movement in that area. You may modify the location and appearance of your scars with scar revision treatment in Richmond. You may also be able to surgically remove scar tissue that has tightened around a joint to allow for a greater range of motion.
Experienced cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Steven J. Montante performs various body sculpting procedures, including scar revision. Schedule a consultation with him for more information.
What Is Scar Revision Surgery?
Scar revision is a surgical procedure to remove an existing scar by surgically excising it and closing the incision in a new fashion to enhance the scar’s cosmetic look. However, several non-invasive methods may also help improve the appearance of scars.
What Are the Treatment Options for Scar Revision?
Every scar is unique; thus, surgeons adapt treatments to the specific issues bothering you, such as its color and thickness. If surgical scar revision treatment in Richmond is necessary, Dr. Montante can employ a variety of methods, such as:
- Skin flaps, which is an advanced method of skin transplant that uses your wound’s natural blood flow to restore appearance.
- Z-plasty, which creates a fresh skin incision to alter your scar’s size, location, or orientation, lessening the prominence of scar tissue and easing the pain of contracture scars.
- Skin grafting, where your surgeon takes skin from another location of your body and stitches it into place to conceal the scar.
You can determine which method is preferable when you speak with Dr. Montante in an initial consult.
What Circumstances May Warrant Scar Revision?
Surgeons only advise scar revision when previous scar treatments have failed to improve your quality of life (either functionally or cosmetically) or when your scar is severe.
Although revision and other therapies may help alleviate some of the discomfort and unsightliness of a scar, that section of skin tissue will always remain. A variety of factors may lead you to pursue scar revision. For example, you may have scar tissue rubbing up against your nerves, causing pain, irritation, and other unpleasant symptoms. However, simple embarrassment over the scar is enough reason for some people to seek out this treatment.
Benefits of Scar Revision
Scar revision treatment in Richmond can be a game changer if an unsightly scar is hindering your ability to fully engage in your personal and professional life. This surgery can help accomplish the following:
Regain Function
A scar can limit your ability to move your face or body freely. Dr. Montante is an experienced cosmetic surgeon who knows how your skin and muscles should work. Scar revision surgery may help you regain mobility and improve your appearance at the same time.
Helps End Trauma
Scar revision surgery restores your facial appearance so you may greet the day without hiding your face in shame due to an unsightly scar. For some individuals, a prominent facial scar is a continual reminder of a horrific experience from their past (such as a car accident or a violent attack), and seeing the scar every day makes it difficult to put the past behind them and go on with their life. Scar repair surgery may bring about a sense of emotional closure.
Boosts Your Self-Confidence
Scars are a common source of self-consciousness for people of all ages, especially those with less than aesthetically pleasing scars. Having a noticeable scar may make you feel different from other people and cause you to lose confidence, particularly if the injury that led to the scar occurred when you were a child or young adult.
Revising a scar might be the first step toward your physical and psychological restoration. Many patients report feeling better about themselves after undergoing scar revision surgery, as their skin’s improved condition puts them at ease. Replace your worry and fear with newfound self-confidence, and watch as your life improves dramatically.
Choose Dr. Steven J. Montante for Your Scar Revision Treatment in Richmond
Get started on a new path in life by addressing scars that exist from a previous surgery or traumatic event. If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Steven J. Montante and the rest of the caring staff at Montante Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics to discuss scar revision treatment in Richmond, call us today.