Facial scars, whether caused by injury, surgery, or acne, can leave a lasting impact that penetrates deeper than just the surface of your skin. They affect your appearance as well as your self-confidence and comfort in everyday interactions.
With the advanced scar revision techniques used by renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Elliott H. Rose, of The Aesthetic Surgery Center on the Upper East Side in New York City, it’s possible to make significant improvements in the look and feel of scarred skin. Scar revision leads to a smoother texture, balanced tone, and a renewed sense of confidence.
Here’s what to know about facial scar revision: Learn how it can help you rediscover confidence in this world.
Scars differ in appearance. How they show up depends on many factors, including skin type, the depth and direction of the wound, and how the skin healed.
Some scars are flat and pale, while others may be raised, depressed, or discolored. Certain types–like hypertrophic scars and keloids–develop excess tissue. Atrophic scars, often caused by acne, create indentations instead.
Because no two scars are the same, Dr. Rose takes an individualized approach when it comes to scar revision. During your facial scar revision consultation, he focuses on assessing the scar’s size, texture, and placement to determine which techniques will provide the most natural-looking results.
Laser treatment can improve the color, texture, and smoothness of scarred skin. By targeting specific layers of the skin, lasers stimulate new collagen production and promote a more even tone. Depending on the scar, Dr. Rose may recommend fractional, ablative, or non-ablative laser resurfacing.
If you have a prominent or poorly aligned scar, you may require surgical excision and tissue reorganization. The procedure repositions and refines the scar tissue to make it less noticeable. Using meticulous techniques, Dr. Rose blends the new incision line into natural skin creases and contours for a more discreet result.
You may associate dermal fillers and other cosmetic injectables with anti-aging, but they can also be instrumental in reducing the appearance of scars. These treatments can lift and smooth depressed scars. This quick, nonsurgical option restores volume beneath the skin, reducing shadowing and unevenness for a more refined surface.
Revision makes scars less visible, so your skin looks uniform and smooth. It can restore your natural features, helping you feel more like yourself.
Your healing from scar revision depends on the treatment, but most patients notice gradual improvement over several weeks as new collagen develops and skin texture evens out.
Scar revision helps restore your confidence, too. When you feel comfortable in your skin, it shows—in the way you smile, speak, and carry yourself.
If you’ve been living with a facial scar that bothers you, contact The Aesthetic Surgery Center to schedule a consultation with Dr. Rose. Call or click here to schedule your in-person or virtual appointment.
