Reconstructive surgery
Scar Revision
Help a scar blend more naturally with surrounding skin through surgical or nonsurgical care.
Overview
Understanding the procedure.
Scar revision may improve a scar's width, texture, color, position, or contour after surgery, injury, burns, or acne.
Options range from topical and injectable care to laser treatment or surgical revision. A scar cannot be erased completely, and the most useful approach depends on its type and maturity.
Is it right for you?
Candidacy is personal.
Patients concerned by a raised, widened, depressed, tight, discolored, or poorly positioned scar may seek evaluation. Scar age, symptoms, skin type, and healing history guide options.
What to expect
A plan shaped around you.
Nonsurgical treatment may occur in the office, while surgical revision uses local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia depending on size and location. Treatment may be staged.
Recovery
Time and support for healing.
Recovery ranges from minimal downtime after selected office treatments to several weeks after surgery. The revised scar continues to mature for many months.
Why Dr. DeLong
Training meets thoughtful care.
Dr. DeLong's reconstructive and microsurgical background supports careful attention to tissue tension, function, blood supply, and scar placement.
Realistic expectations
Clear information first.
Individual results vary. All procedures carry risks, which Dr. DeLong will review during consultation. This content is educational and not medical advice.
A consultation starts with your questions.
Meet with Dr. DeLong to discuss your goals, appropriate options, recovery, and risks.