Old Injury Scar Revision : Treatment Options, Injections & Expected Results
2 weeks ago
I had an accident about a year ago which left noticeable scars on my hand. The wound was initially managed with dressing and no stitches were applied at that time, which seems to have resulted in a larger scar. I want to know what treatment options are available now to improve the scar. Can scar revision surgery help, and are there non-surgical options like injections or silicone sheets? Also, what kind of results can I realistically expect?
Answers (1)
Based on your history, scar revision is one of the effective treatment options available. In this procedure, the existing scar is surgically removed and the area is closed again with fine stitches to allow the skin to heal in a more aligned, linear manner. This can significantly improve the appearance of the scar, although it may not disappear completely.
Post-surgery care is very important. Use of silicone sheets is usually recommended after about 20–21 days to help flatten and soften the scar. In some cases, steroid or other scar-reducing injections may also be used, especially if there is thick or raised scarring. These injections may be given multiple times depending on the response.
Results vary from person to person depending on factors like genetics, healing tendency, infection history, and proper post-care. In general, improvement is gradual, and the scar can reduce significantly, but complete removal is not always possible. Early treatment usually gives better outcomes, but even in older scars, meani
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