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Facial Scar Treatment

Question:

Hi There, I have a facial scar from a surfing injury I would like to have corrected. The scar is approximately 7cms in length on my left cheek. I would like to know what options there are in correcting such a scar. I'm 35, non smoker and quite fit. Thanks, Trevor.

Answer:

Scars can be treated in various ways and the biggest factor is " How old is the scar?"

New scars should be treated with Silicone, massage and kept out of the sun for 3-6 months to get the best possible result. Once the scar has matured and is still not acceptable a scar revision may help. This will involve excsising the scar surgeically and repairing the wound precisily to get the best possible result. The difference being that a traumatic injury will cause more tissue than a controlled surgical revision and the result of the surgical revision should then be a less obvious scar. Remember though there is no way to totally remove a scar.

Dr Jeremy Hunt is a renowned plastic surgeon, appearing on shows such as Nine's Body Work. Having trained in Australia and the United States, Dr Hunt has been continually exposed to the latest advances in plastic surgery, ensuring that the patient is offered the best treatment available, while maintaining the utmost professionalism, and discretion at all times.

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