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Scar Treatment / Surgical Revision / Excision and Rearrangement
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Used for:
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Hypertrophic scars that are raised (> 1mm)
Atrophic scars that are deep (> 1mm)
Keloids
Acne scars (deep)
Burn scar contractures
Anti-Tension Scars
Acne Scars |
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How it works:
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Scars is either cut out and closed primarily or cut out and the scar pattern changed to a geometric pattern (W or Z). Such scar rearrangement repositions them along the natural lines and creases in the skin or turns a straight line into an irregular one. |
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Cost:
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Certain scar conditions may be covered by your health insurance
Depends on length of scar revised. As a general rule, figure $500 per 1 inch or 2.5 cms of scar length |
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Scar Treatment / Surgical Revision / Dermabrasion
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Used for:
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Hypertrophic scars
Atrophic scars
Acne scars (superficial and shallow) |
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How it works:
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Mechanical removal of skin edges with machine-operated diamond wheel
While partially supplanted by the use of the laser today, dermabrasion is still very useful in resurfacing scars and surrounding skin edges in experienced hands |
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Cost:
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$1,000 - $2,500 per treatment session |
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Scar Treatment / Surgical Revision / Punch Excision
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Used for:
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Acne scars (deep, icepick) |
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How it works:
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Circular cut-out of indented scar with a hand punch of 1 - 4mm. The circular defect is either closed with sutures or replaced with a punch graft of normal skin |
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Cost:
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$50 per punch site |
 
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Scar Treatment / Surgical Revision / Skin Grafting
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Used for:
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Burn scar contractures
Keloids |
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How it works:
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The entire scarred area is completely cut out and replaced with a split- or full-thickness skin graft taken from normal skin.
This is not commonly done with the exception of burn scar surgery.
A skin graft NEVER looks as good as normal skin.
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Cost:
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This operative procedure is usually covered by your health insurance due to the cause of the original injury |
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Scar Treatment / Surgical Revision / Chemical Peel
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Used for:
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Very shallow atrophic or mildly hypertrophic scars
Rarely used due to its very superficial effect and better treatment methods of skin removal (e.g., laser, dermabrasion) |
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How it works:
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Removes a superficial layer of skin by creating an acid burn |
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Cost:
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$100 - $500 |
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