Scar Revision Surgery – Cape Cod, Needham, Wareham

Scars are abnormal deformities of the skin that usually result from accidents or prior surgery. While it is seldom possible to “erase” scars once they develop, it is often possible to minimize their disfigurement with treatment.

Scar revision may begin with the application of topical creams, cortisone injections, or pressure bandaging to assist the body in the healing process. The results from these methods, however, can vary. Some improvement is usually evident, and occasionally, the need for surgical revision is eliminated.

Scar revision surgery in Cape Cod with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rheingold is an attempt to replace an unsightly scar with a scar that is less noticeable. This may involve changing the direction of a scar or shifting it to a nearby skin crease or facial line. Dr. Rheingold usually performs scar revision surgery in Cape Cod as an outpatient procedure.

Early healing may take only 2 to 3 weeks; however, it may be 6 to 12 months before all of the redness disappears, and the final improvement can be seen. The outcome of scar revision surgery in Cape Cod with Dr. Rheingold may be enhanced by combining it with dermabrasion or laser skin resurfacing.