- Z- or W-plasty: Dr. Barton removes your existing scar and creates a fresh wound in a “Z” or “W” shape. With the remaining skin, she reshapes the scar so that it heals with the criss-cross pattern of healthy skin. This allows for more flexibility and less visible scar tissue.
- Skin Graft: This technique takes healthy skin from another area of your body to use where it’s needed. Sometimes we combine skin-grafts with a Z- or W-plasty to help cover the wound so it heals properly.
Scar Revision Near Frisco
Find Freedom From Scars
Scar Revision Near Frisco Overview
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Surgery Length 1 to 2 hours
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Downtime 24 to 48 hours
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Recovery Time 1 to 2 weeks
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Duration of Results Lifetime
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Anesthetic/Numbing Local Anesthesia
Surgical Scar Revision
Scars are proof that your body can protect and heal itself, but sometimes it may need some assistance to repair the skin properly. At McGuiness Dermatology & Concierge Medicine, our board-certified plastic surgeon offers surgical scar revision near Frisco for the following types of scars.
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Contracture
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Keloid
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Hypertrophic
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Treatment
Results
We may recommend these treatments as alternatives to surgery depending on the severity of your scar.
- Topical products like ointments.
- Compression garments to flatten the scar and improve blood flow in the area.
- Laser skin treatments to stimulate controlled collagen production.
- Microneedling, which stimulates controlled collagen production.
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Results from surgical scar revision near Frisco are long-lasting, as long as you protect the healing wound and your skin.
While this surgery offers satisfying results, you may also need follow-up surgical or non-surgical treatments so your body heals optimally.
For best results and proper healing, please follow these instructions:
- Keep the treatment area clean and dry.
- Do not soak the scar in water (like hot tubs or pools).
- Rest and allow your body to recover.
- Keep the scarred area out of direct sunlight.
Dr. Barton will give you a more detailed post-care list after your surgery. She may also have you return to our office to check the healing progress.
In order to keep you comfortable, we place you under general anesthesia for your scar removal.
Dr. Barton may give you medication to reduce pain during your recovery period.
