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Scar Revision

Revitalize your skin's appearance with expert scar revision surgery. Our experienced medical team employs advanced techniques tailored to your unique skin type and needs, ensuring natural-looking results that help restore your confidence.

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Scar Revision at Spa 26

Redefine Skin Confidence

Scar revision is a specialized treatment designed to reduce the appearance of scars, improve skin texture, and restore function and movement when scar tissue has affected surrounding tissue. Whether scars are raised, depressed, keloid, hypertrophic, or contracture scars, Spa26 provides personalized scar revision treatments using injections, multiple laser treatment options, non-surgical therapies, and access to surgical procedures, if necessary. While other medspas and aesthetic centers may have one or two of these options, our team has access to all of them, giving us the unrivaled ability to deliver the best scar revision in Beverly Hills.

Our team evaluates each patient’s scar type, location, depth, and prior treatments to create the right scar revision treatment plan for your scar. While we cannot completely remove all scars, the goal is to blend the scar with natural skin lines, minimize surface irregularities, and restore healthy skin appearance.

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Treatment Type

Surgical or non-surgical scar revision targeting surface irregularities, raised or depressed scars, and functional issues.

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Target Areas

Face, body, areas affected by previous surgery, injury, birth defects, acne scars, or keloids.

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Duration

Varies depending on scar size and complexity; outpatient procedures often last 1–3 hours.

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Downtime

Most patients resume normal activities within a few days to a few weeks, depending on the procedure type and healing.

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Results

Improved scar appearance, skin texture, and function; minimized redness, raised edges, and contractures.

What is scar revision?

Restore Your Skin

Scar revision is a plastic surgery procedure that addresses damaged or unsightly scars. Techniques vary depending on scar type:

  • Z-Plasty or small triangular flaps for contracture scars to restore mobility
  • Excision and layered closure for hypertrophic or keloid scars
  • Laser treatments, steroid injections, or pressure therapy for surface irregularities
  • Tissue expansion or skin grafts when healthy skin is limited

The procedure works by removing scar tissue or rearranging it, aligning the new incision with natural skin lines, and promoting healing with minimal tension on the wound.

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What is the scar revision procedure like?

Advanced Techniques

During your appointment, a board-certified plastic surgeon evaluates the injured area, scar type, and surrounding skin to develop a customized treatment plan.

  • Local anesthesia or sedation is used depending on scar location and complexity
  • The scarred tissue may be removed completely or rearranged to minimize tension
  • Advanced techniques such as Z-plasty, small triangular flaps, or tissue expansion are used for complex scars
  • Post-procedure, patients may receive steroid injections or vitamin E applications to improve healing and reduce redness

Most patients experience mild discomfort, and specific aftercare instructions are provided to ensure optimal healing and minimize complications.

Non-surgical Scar Revision

Non-surgical scar revision helps soften the appearance of scars by stimulating collagen production and gently resurfacing the skin using our suite of laser skin resurfacing options. By matching your scar to the appropriate laser treatment option, non-surgical scar revision can improve texture, reduce discoloration, and blend scar tissue more seamlessly with surrounding skin —all without the need for surgery.

On treatment day, the skin is cleansed, and a topical numbing cream may be applied to keep you comfortable. The laser is then directed over the scar tissue in precise, controlled passes, removing damaged surface skin cells while stimulating new collagen growth beneath. With a series of treatments, many patients see smoother, more even-toned skin and greater confidence in their appearance.

What conditions does scar revision address?

Let Them See You, Not Your Scars

Scar revision can improve:

  • Hypertrophic and keloid scars
  • Depressed, raised, or surface irregularities from previous surgery or injury
  • Acne scars and contracture scars
  • Functional impairments caused by scar tissue restricting movement
  • Cosmetic concerns for scars on visible areas such as the face, neck, and body
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What areas of the body can Scar Revision treat?

Restoring Confidence

Scar revision is a versatile procedure that can address a wide range of scars across the body.

  • Facial scars from acne, surgery, or injury
  • Body scars including arms, legs, and torso
  • Areas affected by previous surgical procedures
  • Birth defect-related or congenital scars
  • Any scar restricting function or causing discomfort
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What are the benefits of Scar Revision?

A More Natural Feel

Scar revision offers both cosmetic and functional improvements, helping patients regain confidence in their appearance and restore the natural texture of their skin. The procedure reduces the redness, raised edges, or depression associated with scars, blending them with the surrounding skin to achieve a more natural look. Beyond aesthetics, scar revision can restore mobility and function in areas where scar tissue restricts movement, such as over joints or contracture scars. By using advanced surgical techniques tailored to each patient, Spa26 ensures the right treatment plan for the unique characteristics of each scar, whether hypertrophic, keloid, or depressed.

Am I a candidate for Scar Revision?

The Right Path For You

Ideal candidates for scar revision are patients who are seeking to improve the appearance or function of scarred areas. This includes individuals with scars that are hypertrophic, depressed, keloid, or those that have developed after surgery, injury, acne, or birth defects. Scar revision can also benefit patients whose scars restrict movement or interfere with daily function. Before undergoing treatment, it is important to discuss your medical history, healing tendencies, and scar type with a provider to ensure that scar revision is a safe and appropriate option. Patients with poor healing history, active infections, or certain medical conditions may require additional evaluation prior to treatment.

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Real Restoration

Scar Revision Recovery and Results

Recovery

Recovery from scar revision depends on the type of scar, location, and surgical technique used. Most patients experience mild redness, swelling, or tenderness in the days following treatment, which gradually resolves as the skin heals. Sutures, if used, are typically removed within one to two weeks, and Spa26 providers offer detailed aftercare instructions to minimize the risk of infection, blood clots, or delayed healing. Patients are encouraged to avoid placing stress on the treated area and to follow post-procedure instructions to achieve optimal results. In many cases, patients can resume normal activities within a few days to weeks, depending on the complexity of the procedure.

Results

The results of scar revision are generally noticeable and long-lasting, improving both the appearance and texture of scarred skin. Scars that are raised, depressed, or uneven are softened and aligned more closely with the natural lines of the skin, producing a more seamless appearance. Beyond aesthetics, scar revision can restore mobility and function in areas affected by contracture scars or tissue tightness. While outcomes vary depending on the type, size, and location of the scar, most patients experience a significant reduction in visibility and enhanced confidence in both appearance and comfort.

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Why Choose Spa26 for Scar Revision?

Regain Confidence

At Spa 26, scar revision treatments are performed by expert plastic surgeons who specialize in restoring both function and natural appearance. Each procedure is designed with a customized treatment plan to address the specific characteristics of your scar, taking into account the surrounding tissue and skin health. Patients benefit from a luxury Beverly Hills experience, where precision, comfort, and patient-focused care are paramount. Through advanced surgical techniques and careful post-procedure guidance, Spa 26 ensures that scars are minimized, natural-looking, and aligned with your aesthetic and functional goals.

Scar Revision Frequently Asked Questions

Results vary depending on the type and severity of the scar, but most patients notice improvements within a few weeks. Complete healing and final appearance typically take several months, especially for deeper scars or those requiring complex surgical techniques.

While no scar can be completely erased, scar revision can significantly reduce its appearance, improve texture and color, and restore a more natural contour to the skin. Multiple treatments or complementary procedures may further enhance results.

Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia, minimizing discomfort during surgery. Some tenderness, redness, or swelling can occur during the initial recovery period, but pain is generally mild and manageable.

Properly performed scar revision reduces the risk of recurrent scarring, but certain factors, such as keloid-prone skin, poor healing, or trauma to the treated area, can influence outcomes. Your provider will discuss risk factors and post-operative care to minimize recurrence.

Many scars can be addressed in a single procedure, but more complex or severe scars, such as keloids, hypertrophic scars, or contracture scars, may require multiple interventions or complementary treatments for optimal results.

Yes. In addition to surgical techniques, Spa 26 offers non-invasive scar treatments, including steroid injections, laser therapy, and pressure therapy, which can improve surface irregularities and scar appearance for less severe scars.