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Scar Removal Surgery in Argentina

Scars are composed of fibrous tissue and are the body's natural way of healing after a surgery, burn, crash, acne, among others.

Depending on the type of scar, you cannot always remove it but you can improve its appearance. Sometimes you will need to make more than one surgery and use more than one technique.

The procedure

There are different techniques to remove a scar:

• Surgical intervention: to treat retractable type scars, the affected tissue is removed entirely using flaps of skin (or skin grafts if possible) and form a new scar.
• Z-plasty: to move from place making it less visible scar.
• Steroid injections: to treat keloid and hypertrophic scars
• Microdermabrasion: to treat irregular scars or of thickened appearance    
• Laser Skin Resurfacing : to treat fine scars.

Anesthesia: It depends on the type of scar.
Recovery Time: It depends on the type of scar. Some can take up more than a year to acquire their best.

After surgery

After a scar removal you will have to avoid activities that cause tension in the treated area and use cold compresses to reduce swelling. Sutures are removed a few days after surgery and the wound will take time to heal.

FAQ:

Does the scar removal have any contradictions or side effects?
It has the same risks of any surgery (bruises, scars, swelling).

Is this procedure painful?
Depending on the type of scar will use local or general anesthesia.

How many surgeries are needed?
Depending on the type of scar sometimes it will be necessary to perform more than one surgery and use more than one technique.

How long does it take for the scar to acquire a natural look?
It depends on the type of scar, some can take more than a year to acquire their best.

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Last Update: 08/16/2011
Note: This information is directed to support and not to replace your doctor opinion.