Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015
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Scar Revision

Scar Revision Surgery • 30 min

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Key Highlights

  • ✓Improves the appearance of surgical, injury or acne scars
  • ✓Techniques range from re-excision to laser and injections
  • ✓Cannot remove a scar completely, but can significantly improve it
  • ✓Timing matters - mature scars often respond best
Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS - General Surgery

Personalised care, natural-looking results

Who Is a Good Candidate

  • ✓Scars that are wide, raised, depressed, or unfavorably positioned/oriented
  • ✓Scar has matured for a reasonable period (often 6-12 months) unless earlier intervention is clinically indicated
  • ✓Realistic expectations that improvement, not complete removal, is the goal

Procedure Details

Approach depends on the scar type: options include surgical re-excision and closure with a finer technique, laser resurfacing, steroid or other injections for raised scars, or a combination. Surgical revision is typically done under local anesthesia. Duration ranges from 20 minutes for injections to 1-2 hours for surgical revision.

Recovery Timeline

  1. Day 1-7 Normal post-procedure care for the technique used (dressing changes, avoiding sun exposure).
  2. Week 2-4 Initial healing complete; the new scar begins its own maturation process.
  3. Month 3-12 Scar continues to fade and flatten, following the normal scar-maturation timeline.

Risks & Complications

As with any procedure, individual risk depends on your health history and will be discussed fully during consultation.

  • !The revised scar could, uncommonly, heal less favorably than hoped
  • !Infection or delayed healing
  • !Under- or over-correction requiring further treatment
  • !Change in skin pigmentation around the scar

Dr. Karan Ratna Pradhan's Approach

Dr. Pradhan's practice is built on the principle that plastic and reconstructive surgery should look natural, not "done." Every consultation starts with listening to what you want to change and why, followed by an honest discussion of what this procedure can and can't achieve for your specific anatomy, with techniques adapted case-by-case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a scar be completely removed?
No technique removes a scar entirely - the goal is to make it significantly less noticeable through repositioning, narrowing, flattening, or texture improvement.
How long should I wait before treating a scar?
Many scars are given 6-12 months to mature naturally before revision, since some improve considerably on their own - though this varies by scar type.
Will techniques be combined?
Yes, a combination (e.g. surgical revision plus later laser treatment) is often recommended for the best overall result.

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DrKR Pradhan Plastic Surgery

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, Fulbari, Siliguri 734015

+91 8638126219

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Scar Revision

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  • Improves the appearance of surgical, injury or acne scars
  • Techniques range from re-excision to laser and injections
  • Cannot remove a scar completely, but can significantly improve it
  • Timing matters - mature scars often respond best
Duration30 min
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