A scar can be a painful or unpleasant reminder of surgery, injury, or another experience. While many scars heal over time and naturally blend into the surrounding skin, others become raised or heal unevenly, prompting people to seek a solution to remove them.
At The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey in Parsippany, we offer scar revision to individuals in Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset counties who want to make their scars more discreet, smoother, and less noticeable overall, so they don’t have to worry about their presence.
Scar revision is a procedure or combination of techniques that improves the appearance of a scar, creating a natural-looking, seamless transition into the surrounding skin area. Scar revision is highly customizable, treating scars that are depressed, flat, discolored, or raised.
The treatment is also customized based on the scar’s type, size, and location.
Surgical scar revision uses incisions to cut out the scar and closes them with a specialized technique to minimize skin tension and create a new scar that is flatter, thinner, and less noticeable.
Microneedling is a common scar revision treatment that uses a specialized device with ultra-fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, triggering your body’s natural healing response and promoting the growth of new skin to replace the scar.
We serve patients from Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset counties in New Jersey at our Parsippany office. These patients share some or all of the following characteristics:
Scar revision at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey can help you achieve several remarkable results and a variety of benefits, including:
Beginning your scar revision journey begins with a consultation at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey with Dr. Shafqat. During your consultation, you can expect:
On the day of your scar revision surgery, you will arrive at the hospital or ambulatory surgery center in New Jersey, and we will go over the procedure in detail so you feel comfortable and informed. Depending on the location, size, and type of scar and technique used, you will be given either local or general anesthesia.
During surgery, the current scar will be carefully excised, and the skin will be strategically closed to promote smooth healing and result in a less noticeable scar.
For non-surgical treatments like microneedling, Dr. Shafqat will apply a topical numbing agent and use a specialized device to improve the scar’s texture, tone, and appearance, helping it blend seamlessly with the surrounding area.
It’s possible to combine scar revision with other procedures, which can further enhance the results or address other complementary areas to create more harmony.
Microneedling can be combined with surgical scar revision, acting as a complementary treatment to refine texture and stimulate collagen production, improving skin texture and firmness.
Liposuction addresses stubborn fat deposits that help create smoother body contours. Adding this procedure can relax the skin around the scar, potentially reducing the need for extensive surgical cutting.
Your Guide to Post-Scar Revision Care
Recovery from your scar revision procedure at The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey can vary depending on the technique used.
Surgical scar revision involves some initial swelling, redness, tenderness, and soreness around the scar. This will last several days, but it is typically very tolerable, especially when taking the prescribed pain medication provided after your procedure. After about one week, Dr. Shafqat will remove the sutures used in the procedure.
Minimally invasive techniques like microneedling have a much quicker recovery, with only a mild sunburn-like sensation lasting a few days to a week. You may need several sessions spaced out every month for several months.
Some initial results will be noticeable immediately after the procedure, but full results will continue to show up gradually over several weeks.
The cost of a Scar Revision in Parsippany, New Jersey, varies, depending on the size, location, and technique used. In addition to these factors, the amount of anesthesia, facility fees, and the provider’s experience will also contribute to the cost. Dr. Shafqat always personalizes scar revision treatments, so you don’t have to pay additional costs that are not necessary for your needs.
Often, insurance may help cover the costs of scar revision surgery in certain cases.
The best way to see how much your scar revision treatment will cost is to schedule a consultation.
Dr. Shafqat is a New Jersey-based plastic surgeon, Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS). He has nearly a decade of experience improving the appearance of scars in patients through surgical and non-surgical techniques. He brings a comprehensive, well-rounded perspective to patient care, ensuring every aesthetic concern is addressed.
He is committed to transparent communication and compassionate care, so his patients never feel rushed or ill-informed. A scar can be very frustrating to live with, and Dr. Shafqat is determined to help you feel more confident in your skin’s appearance, so you don’t have to worry about the texture, color, or overall appearance of your scar.
Rediscover Yourself
The Plastic Surgery Institute of New Jersey is currently welcoming new patients in Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset counties for scar revision. Book your consultation in Parsippany today!
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