Scar Revision
What is Scar Revision?
Scar Revision minimizes raised, sunken, wide, dark, or keloid scars by surgically excising the old scar and re‑suturing the skin with multilayer techniques, often enhanced by fractional laser polishing and Silagen® silicone gel or sheets. These evidence‑based methods soften texture, lighten color, and re‑align tension lines for a discreet appearance.
Visible flattening begins in 2–4 weeks, with steady improvement for 3–12 months; most patients return to normal routines within a week while applying Silagen daily.
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Ideal for: Anyone whose healed scar remains obvious or restrictive and desires a long‑term cosmetic or functional upgrade.
How Scar Revision Works: A Closer Look
Prep & Anesthesia
High‑resolution photos guide planning. Most scars are revised under local anesthesia; those longer than 3 in (7.5 cm) or on highly mobile areas may require light IV sedation.
Core Steps
The scar is excised, tension is released, and the skin is closed with multilayer absorbable sutures aligned to relaxed tension lines. For hypertrophic or keloid‑prone skin, we inject 0.1–0.4 mL triamcinolone (10–40 mg/mL). Optional: we can add fractional CO₂ laser at weeks 3 and 6 (typically 2–3 sessions) to speed remodeling when thicker scars need extra smoothing.
Duration & After‑Care
30 minutes–2 hours outpatient. You leave with a light dressing and clear instructions. Silagen scar tape (worn ≥ 12 hours/day for 8–12 weeks, cutting hypertrophic risk by up to 86 %) is started if your surgeon recommends it at the first follow‑up.
Long-Term Healing
Dissolvable sutures absorb in 5–7 days; redness fades in 3–6 months. We photograph progress at 1 week, 6 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months, adding steroid or laser touch‑ups as needed. Combined therapy typically narrows scars 30–60 % and blends color within about 1 year.
Benefits of Scar Revision
Flatter, finer scar line
Excision and layered closure replace bulky tissue with a narrow line.
Color blending
Silagen silicone plus laser therapy fade redness and hyperpigmentation.
Improved mobility
Releasing contractures restores comfortable movement.
Confidence boost
Wear sleeveless tops or swimsuits without second thoughts.
Why Leva Medical?
Board-certified physicians at every step
Your surgery is performed by a board-certified surgeon, with non-surgical enhancements managed by our aesthetic specialist.
Family-run since 1986
Warm, transparent care in English or Spanish.
Tailored plans & natural-looking results
We craft a hand-in-glove treatment that fits your unique anatomy—never a one-size-fits-all template.
12-month doctor-guided follow-up
Complimentary visits keep healing on track.
Transparent, easy-to-understand pricing
Clear quotes upfront with zero surprise fees.
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Is This the Right Treatment for Me?
Scars ≥ 6 months old that are raised, wide, dark, itchy, or limit motion.
Desk work in 1–3 days; avoid sun and strenuous activity for about 2 weeks; apply Silagen twice daily for 12 weeks.
Non‑smokers with no active skin infection heal fastest; disclose any keloid history.
Mild surface texture may respond to laser resurfacing alone; deeper discoloration can pair with IPL or RF microneedling.
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