Skin
Accidents or operations usually result in the formation of a scar. Sometimes the healing process is not ideal. The scar may have healed conspicuously or disruptively, or a keloid (overdeveloped scar) may have formed. Depending on the location of the scar, it can cause considerable discomfort, leading to the desire for scar correction. Depending on the scar situation, this procedure may be covered by health insurance.
Overview
Patients who suffer from disturbing scars
Duration of surgery: 30–90 minutes
Work possible immediately or after 1 week
Sport possible after 4 weeks
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Suitability
Patients who suffer from a disturbing scar. A scar usually takes around 12 months to take on its final shape and colour. Accordingly, scar correction is not usually an option before then, but we can examine, assess and care for the scar accordingly.
Certain medications such as blood thinners may have to be discontinued before the procedure.
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Consultation
If you suffer from a troublesome scar, you can either make an appointment at our clinic yourself or be referred by your family doctor (important for the family doctor model) or dermatologist. As part of an initial consultation, we will examine the scar and discuss the possible options with you.
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Intervention
Scar correction is almost always performed on an outpatient basis and under local anaesthetic in our clinic. The costs may be covered by health insurance (will be clarified individually in each case before the procedure).
In the case of keloids, subsequent cortisone or radiotherapy may be necessary to minimise the risk of recurrence.
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Aftercare
After the procedure, you will be given an appointment for a follow-up check, during which the stitches will be removed if necessary. The treatment is completed once the scars have healed.