Facial scar repair

Scars are a type of skin problem that has a great impact on a person's image. If scars grow on the face, they will be more noticeable and will further affect a person's appearance. As for facial scars, the most effective and quickest way to remove scars is facial scar repair surgery. So, who is suitable for facial scar repair surgery? The following is a detailed introduction to the indications and surgical methods of facial scar repair surgery.

1. Indications

1. Contracture deformity and functional impairment of varying degrees caused by various types of scars.

2. Although there is no scar, contracture deformity or functional disorder, the normal appearance is affected and mental and psychological burden is caused to the patient.

3. Although atrophic scars or unstable scars do not have obvious contracture, scar repair surgery is necessary to prevent the occurrence of scar ulcers.

4. To prevent scar ulcers from becoming cancerous, scar ulcers can be completely removed at an early stage.

2. Surgical Method

1. Simple excision and suture method

This method is suitable for small to medium-sized facial scars. After facial scar repair surgery, only a thin scar line is left. Sometimes, for people with tight skin and a slightly larger scar area, the scar can be removed in stages. However, the first and second operations are generally separated by more than half a year.

2. Skin flap method

This facial scar revision surgery method has the effect of protecting the deeper tissues because the flap contains more subcutaneous fat tissue. Skin flap transplantation is also a commonly used method for scar repair near some facial organs.

3. Scar excision plus skin grafting

This facial scar repair surgery is suitable for scars over larger areas. In this case, the facial area can be divided into different areas according to its natural shape (forehead, nose, upper and lower eyelids, upper and lower lips, and mandible), and the amount of skin to be transplanted can be determined based on the amount of scar removed.

4. Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a surgical method that involves grinding the epidermis and papillary dermis to improve irregularities on the skin surface, making it smooth and flat and similar in color. It is suitable for superficial scars left over from acne, smallpox, chickenpox, shingles, eczema, trauma, burns or surgery. If necessary, it can be performed simultaneously with scar surgical excision, and the effect is better than simple grinding.