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Scar Improvement or Revision
What are the risks?

If scar revision is performed surgically then, as with any surgery, there is a small risk of infection in the wound. In rare cases this can worsen the appearance of the scar. It is also possible that the scar will heal in the same way as before, with little or no significant improvement.

Most scars 'mature' with time. A fresh scar will appear hard and red and eventually become soft and pale. It is possible that your scar will look more noticeable following surgery before it has a chance to settle down. This process can take several weeks or months.

Injections of steroid into scars can help them flatten, soften and pale, as well as reducing itching. The injections may sting and be uncomfortable for the first 24 hours. There is a small risk that the injection will cause a scab to form on the scar. There is also a risk of a change in pigmentation and thinning of the surrounding skin. This limits the number of injections administered to two or three. There is a possibility that the scar will not respond to the steroid of other treatments.

Silicone gels and ointments are usually very well tolerated. However, in rare cases they can cause mild irritation and may need to be discontinued.

 

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