Scar Revision in New York

Most scars should mature before surgical revision, which often takes about a year. An ASPS member surgeon notes waiting up to a full year after surgery, or longer with delayed healing, before assessing a scar for revision. Many scars soften and fade on their own during that time. Dr. Hutchinson can recommend earlier, non-surgical care while you wait.

Scar revision cannot erase a scar, but it can make one significantly less noticeable. The goal is to replace a wide, raised, discolored, or poorly positioned scar with a finer, flatter one that blends into the surrounding skin. Dr. Hutchinson will give you an honest assessment of how much improvement is realistic for your scar.

Keloid scars can be treated, but they require a careful, multi-step approach because they tend to recur. A review of surgical scar revision in Cutis notes that surgery alone has high recurrence rates and that additional treatments are almost always needed. Dr. Hutchinson tailors a keloid plan to your history and skin type.

Dr. Hutchinson can evaluate scars from prior surgery, including procedures performed by another surgeon. Revising a surgical scar may involve excising it, repositioning it, or combining surgery with skin resurfacing or fillers. Bring any available operative records to your consultation in New York so she can plan accurately.

Most patients need a series of microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) sessions, spaced several weeks apart, because collagen builds gradually. The exact number depends on the scar type, depth, and your skin's response. Dr. Hutchinson will outline a treatment schedule after evaluating your scar.

Scar care after revision focuses on protecting the healing incision. Common steps include keeping the area clean, avoiding tension on the incision, and protecting the scar from sun exposure, which can cause darkening. Dr. Hutchinson provides personalized aftercare instructions, which may include silicone products or scar massage once the incision has healed.