Scar Revision

Improve the appearance, texture, and comfort of scars with safe, clinically proven treatment options

Scars can affect more than just the skin, they can influence confidence, comfort, and how you feel about your appearance.

Scar revision is a medical procedure designed to soften, smooth, and improve the visibility of scars caused by surgery, injury, acne, burns, or trauma.

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Why Consider Scar Revision

Scars can change over time but may remain noticeable or uncomfortable: 

  • Raised or thickened (hypertrophic or keloid) scars 
  • Indented or sunken scars 
  • Wide or stretched surgical scars 
  • Red or discoloured areas of skin 
  • Scars affecting movement or confidence

Scar revision helps improve both appearance and skin function. 

Key Benefits 

Specialist minor surgery

What to Expect 

Before the procedure 

The scar is assessed to determine the most suitable treatment approach

During the procedure 

  • The area is numbed with local anaesthetic if required 
  • Treatment may include surgical revision, laser therapy, dermabrasion, or steroid injections 
  • Techniques are selected based on scar type and skin condition 

After the procedure 

  • Mild redness, swelling, or tenderness is normal for a few days 
  • Stitches (if used) are removed within 5–10 days 
  • Results improve gradually over weeks to months as the skin heals and remodels 
  • Full aftercare guidance is provided to support optimal healing 

Scar Revision FAQs

No, scars cannot be fully removed, but their appearance can be significantly improved.
Most scars are treated after 6–12 months, once they have matured, although some treatments can begin earlier.
Yes. Keloids can be managed with steroid injections, laser therapy, or surgical revision depending on the case.
Some improvements are immediate, with continued refinement over 3–12 months as the scar matures.
Yes, facial scar revision is commonly performed using precise techniques to achieve natural-looking results.

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