Scar Revision - Bellevue Medical Center

What is a scar?
A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. A scar is usually composed of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons, including as a result of infections, surgery, injuries, or inflammation of tissue. Scars may appear anywhere on the body, and the composition of a scar may vary--appearing flat, lumpy, sunken, or colored. It may be painful or itchy. The final look of a scar depends on many factors, including the skin type and location on the body, the direction of the wound, the type of injury, age of the person with the scar, and his or her nutritional status.
What is a scar revision?
A scar revision is a procedure performed on a scar to alter the appearance of the scar. The revision may improve the appearance of the scar or restore function to a part of the body that may have been restricted by the scar. It is important to remember that scars cannot be completely removed.
What are the different types of scars and treatment?
Recovery from scar revision surgery
As with all surgeries, it is important to follow all instructions to help maximize recovery and healing. Your doctor will advise you on all activity restrictions, depending on the type of surgery that was performed. Scars cannot be removed completely. Many factors will be involved in the degree of healing of your particular scar, with some scars taking more than a year to show improvement in appearance following surgery.
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[@angelasharp7259]

I loved living in Bellevue many years ago! We were stationed at Offutt. Anyway, I love this doctors look! Cute glasses and hair!

[@lyllies1130]

Why do other doctors don’t want to redo scars 😭😭

[@johntorres6566]

I know right

[@thechoniclesofkratos]

When u say pale do u mean for brown skin ppl to?

[@Yodahuntress]

Alexis Mayers It could be for dark skinned people or for those that are lighter skinned. Some scares take on a pearly white shiny appearance that stands out on some of the lightest skin tones.

[@shesl8040]

i was thinking the same thing. i was watching this like ok so clearly she’s not talking about people with a lot of melanin. :(