Scar correction

Troublesome scars can either be removed surgically or corrected with the help of CO2 lasers.

How wide or deep the scar is affected by where it is and how it tends to grow

Scars always occur following surgery, injuries or burns. How wide or deep these are depends on where they are located and how they tend to grow. The narrowest scars occur on areas of thin skin, e.g. scars on the eyelid, which are usually 1 mm wide. Scars widen more easily in areas where the skin is elastic, e.g. the back and joints. In such locations, it is normal for them to become 4–8 mm wide.

Scar growth is genetic

The cells that make scar tissue work too effectively in one in ten people, a propensity that is genetic. There are different types of scar. Hypertrophic scars occur following, for example, burns and they seldom expand, but easily become deeper and thicker. Scars that widen are called keloids and these occur on people of all ages, but most frequently on young people who have more elastic skin.
Scar growth is most common on the shoulders, chest and ears. 

You can easily make an appointment online for a consultation

Book an appointment with the plastic surgeon for more information about scar correction.

At the clinic, our plastic surgeon will tell you more about the scar correction and make up an individual treatment plan, after which you can make an appointment for treatment.

Please note that it is not possible to book an appointment for the treatment directly.

Book an appointment for consultation for scar correction

Various methods for treating scars:

Plastic surgeons endeavour to make incisions in the same direction as the fine lines of the skin as this makes them as invisible as possible. Dissolving stitches are used in an attempt to prevent scars being drawn out. If, following surgery, the scar has become wider due to inflammation or because the wound has opened up, it is a good idea to consult the plastic surgeon for scar correction surgery. Scars that have been caused by accidents can also be corrected with plastic surgery. 

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