Scar Revision in Iran
Scar revision aims to reduce the unavoidable and unpleasant results of injury, burns, acne, chickenpox, or even surgery. Scar revision aims to minimize a scar and blend in with the surrounding skin tone and texture. It can be simple topical treatment or surgical revision. Depending on the type of revision needed, the procedure, which is performed under local anesthesia, can take up to one hour.
It is noted that scar revision improves different kinds of scars. Among the most common scar revision treatments are: scar revision for C-section, scar revision for tummy tuck.
What is a scar revision surgery?
Scar revision surgery can be performed using various treatments based on the type, size, degree, and location of scarring. In some cases, one single procedure provides the satisfactory result, but your surgeon may decide to use a combination of procedures to achieve the most desirable result. The treatments include:
• Simple topical treatments
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Surgical revision with advanced techniques in wound closure
Considering your situation, your doctor recommends the best choice of anesthesia, including local anesthesia, intravenous sedation and general anesthesia, for you. However, the procedure is mainly done under local anesthesia.
Topical treatments that aim to reduce the ability of skin to produce irregular pigments include gels, tapes, or external compression.
Dermal fillers can also be used. Depending on the injectable substance the result may last up to several years, and to maintain the result the therapy must be repeated.
Surface treatments aim to soften surface irregularities and reduce uneven pigmentation through the following options:
• Dermabrasion
• Laser or light therapy
• Chemical peel solutions
• Skin bleaching agents
These options aim to polish the skin, change the surface of skin, soften the irregularities in texture and color by penetrating the skin's surface, and apply medications topically to lighten the skin, respectively.
However, sometimes to surgically remove an old scar, incisions are needed.
Some cutting-edge techniques in scar revision include W-plasty and Z-plasty.
Scar revision healing
Scar revision healing time is short. You can resume your daily activities almost as soon as your revision is over. However it is normal to experience swelling and discomfort within the first 2 weeks after revision. It is noted that localized swelling, discoloration, or discomfort after the surgery will subside within 2 weeks.
It should also be noted that for the final results to be apparent you should wait for several months. The good news is the final result will be long lasting.
Cost of a scar revision in Iran
It is noteworthy that Iran is among the best destinations for scar revision surgery.
Plastic surgery in Iran is done under highly skillful hands of experienced Iranian surgeons in modern clinics and hospitals.
It is also noted that individuals enjoy affordable costs for the services provided.
Scar revision surgery cost in Iran is no exception. Depending on the type of the scar revision your surgeon chooses for your condition, the costs vary. Generally the cost of scar revision in Iran starts from 400$, for laser treatment, and can go up to 2500$ for surgical scar revisions.
