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Arlington Heights / Elk Grove Village Scar Revision Specialist – Dr. Kagan
Also Serving Schaumburg, Palatine and Barrington
Scar Revision
Problem:
- Large, unattractive scar from injury or surgery
- Unhappy with appearance of scar
- Loss of function due to formation of scar tissue
Solution:
Individual circumstances and many variables can affect the way a person heals and the severity of scarring from injury or surgery. Although all scars are permanent, the goal of scar revision is to make a scar less noticeable by disguising, relocating or minimizing its prominence. There are many ways to perform scar revision surgery but it must be performed after the body has time to heal (usually greater than one year after trauma). Different types of scars require different treatments. The method used is tailored to the individual patient’s needs.
Types of Scars:
- Keloid Scars:
Keloid scars are a result of skin’s overproduction of collagen after a wound has healed. These scars usually appear as growths in the scar site. - Hypertropic Scars:
Unlike keloid scars, hypertropic scars do not grow out of the boundaries of the scar but have a thick, raised texture and may restrict movement of muscles or tendons. - Contractures:
Burns or other injuries that result in the loss of a large area of skin can cause the skin to pull together. The resulting contracture may affect muscles and tendons and restrict movement.
Procedure Options:
- Skin Graftting and Flap Surgery:
Skin grafting or flap surgery is used to treat contratures. - Z-plasty:
Z-plasty moves the scar from one place to another. - Dermabrasion / Laser Resurfacing:
Dermabrasion or laser resurfacing are methods used remove the upper layers of skin to make rough or elevated scars less prominent thereby making them smoother and less visible. - Steriod Injection:
Steroid injection is often used to treat keloid and hypertropic scars to reduce their size.
Result:
- Improve appearance of scar
- Make scar less noticeable
- Move scar to a more discreet location of the body
- Improve function caused by scar tissue
About Dr. Kagan – Scar Revision Elk Grove Village Specialist
Over the years, Dr. Kagan has earned a reputation as one of the most skilled and knowledgeable reconstructive and plastic surgery Elk Grove Village specialists. Being board certified in both general and plastic surgery, Dr. Kagan is familiar with a variety of sophisticated procedures, including scar revision, breast augmentation, liposuction, nose surgery and abdominoplasty. In addition, he is renowned as a leading Elk Grove Village face lift surgery specialist. He takes great pride in serving the areas of Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Palatine, Barrington and Elk Grove Village.
