Scar Revision in Upper East Side

Most people have at least one scar on their body that bothers them. Scars come from trauma or surgery, and while they can’t be totally removed, their appearance can be significantly minimized using steroids, dermal fillers, or scar revision surgery. If you are looking for scar revision in Upper East Side, Dr. Reitzen can help.

What Is Scar Revision?

The way a scar heals is dependent on several factors including the location of the injury, genetics, tension under closure, and the surgical technique used. Dr. Shari Reitzen is well-versed in the mechanics of skin closure and scar revision, and she has the ability to achieve finer scars through various techniques in tissue manipulation and suturing.

Dr. Reitzen’s Approach to Minimizing Scars

There are certain steps to take before determining the ideal scar revision treatment for each specific patient. Different types of scars will be best addressed with different techniques. In order to decide on the most effective method for you, Dr. Reitzen will do the following during your consultation:

Closely assess your scar(s) to understand the severity
Discuss how old the scar is and how it developed
Go over options with you to create your customized treatment plan

Options for Scar Revision

Some scar revision in Upper East Side will require general anesthesia, but most will only need local anesthesia. Steroid injections may be used in conjunction with your scar revision to help achieve optimal results.

Dermal Fillers: Indented scars can often be made less noticeable with dermal filler, which is a temporary treatment that is injected into the skin to add volume.
Shave Excision: A shave excision can be done to remove the top of raised scars to achieve a smoother, flatter appearance.

Skin Grafting: Sometimes a skin graft is needed for larger sections of skin. A skin graft removes healthy skin from another area of the body to be used in closing the wound once the scar has been removed.
Scar Revision Surgery: In surgical scar revision, the entire scar is removed, and the skin is then re-joined. Any laceration (cut) or surgical incision will leave a scar, but the goal is to make a new scar that is less apparent.

Before & After Scar Revision Upper East Side

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“Wonderful visit. I feel heard, and I like there’s a good treatment plan. Very nice physician.”

Sadi F.

What Are the Types of Scars We Treat?

Atrophic Scars

These scars develop after healing occurs under the skin, resulting in shallow indentations. Examples are scars that you see after chicken pox, mole removal, and severe acne.

Hypertrophic Scars

Hypertrophic scars (widened) scars are usually the result of tension or poor wound healing, and are often amenable to scar revision. They are characterized by thick groupings of red, raised scar tissue within the border of a wound. Hypertrophic scars may become larger, thicker, and more uncomfortable over time.

Keloid Scars

Keloid scars typically develop where there is less fatty tissue. They are characterized by a raised, dark scar that extends beyond the border of the wound and may “pucker” or become itchy/painful. They also tend to occur in areas where a foreign body was present, such as an earring.

Contracture Scars

Developing over a large section of skin, contracture scars are usually the result of a burn. This type of scar “pulls” the tissues together, often creating a tight sensation that may restrict movement.

Normotrophic Scars

As the most painless and least visible scars, most normotrophic scars develop from “good” healing. These scars are discolored, but not very visible.

Surgical Scars

Surgery of any kind has the potential to leave a scar behind, but with proper home care and/or scar revision, many scars can be greatly improved.

Scar Revision with Dr. Reitzen

If you're interested in scar revision in Upper East Side, we encourage you to contact us to set up your consultation with Dr. Shari Reitzen. With a location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Dr. Reitzen is now more accessible than ever. As a double board-certified surgeon in Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery-Dr. Reitzen puts her patients first and closely listens to achieve their desired results. She is known for her professional, straightforward manner and warm bedside manner. If you’re in the Upper East Side area, reach out to us today.