Scar Revision & Keloid Treatment

Improving the Appearance, Texture, and Function of Problematic Scars

Scars are a natural part of the healing process, but some scars can remain raised, thick, irregular, discolored, or uncomfortable. Facial scars may also affect natural contours, movement, or the overall balance of the face.

Scar revision is a specialized reconstructive procedure designed to make a scar less noticeable and, when appropriate, improve its texture, contour, alignment, or function.

Dr. Stephen Park evaluates each scar individually and develops a treatment plan based on its location, size, direction, age, tissue characteristics, and the way it has healed.

The goal is not to erase a scar completely, but to create a scar that is more subtle, better aligned with the surrounding anatomy, and more harmonious with the natural features of the face.

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Scar Revision

Scar revision may be considered when a scar is particularly visible, irregular, raised, widened, or associated with functional concerns.

Scars may develop following:

  • Facial trauma or injury

  • Previous surgery

  • Skin cancer or Mohs surgery

  • Burns

  • Cysts or skin lesion removal

  • Previous reconstructive procedures

  • Other injuries to the skin and soft tissues

Depending on the characteristics of the scar, treatment may involve surgical revision, injectable therapy, laser or resurfacing treatments, or a combination of approaches.

The treatment plan is individualized to the patient's anatomy and goals.

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  • Keloid scar

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Keloid Treatment

Keloids are raised scars that extend beyond the original boundaries of a wound. They may continue to enlarge over time and can become firm, itchy, tender, or uncomfortable.

Keloids can occur after surgery, trauma, burns, piercings, or relatively minor skin injuries.

Because keloids behave differently from ordinary scars, treatment requires careful evaluation and an individualized approach.

Treatment may include nonsurgical therapies such as injectable medications, scar care, or other treatments designed to reduce thickness and control recurrence. In selected cases, surgical removal may be considered as part of a broader treatment strategy.

The goal is to reduce the prominence of the keloid while minimizing the risk of recurrence.

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Surgical Scar Revision

When surgery is appropriate, scar revision may involve removing or modifying the existing scar and carefully reconstructing the surrounding tissue.

Depending on the location and characteristics of the scar, techniques may include:

Scar Excision

The existing scar is carefully removed and the wound is precisely closed to create a more favorable final scar.

Tissue Rearrangement

In selected cases, surrounding tissue may be rearranged to reduce tension, improve contour, or redirect the scar along more natural facial lines.

Local Flap Reconstruction

For larger or more complex defects, adjacent tissue may be repositioned to restore both contour and soft-tissue coverage.

Combination Treatment

Some scars may benefit from a combination of surgical revision and nonsurgical treatments during the healing process.

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