Univ.-Prof. Dr. Edvin Turkof | Schönheitschirurg - Plastische Chirurgie Wien
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  • Scar removal / scar treatment

    The correction of unsightly scars is one of the most common surgical procedures of cosmetic plastic surgery. Scars are caused by accidents or injuries such as burns or after surgery.

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Scars are seen as ugly, if they:

  • are wide
  • increased or thickened (hypertrophic scars, keloids)
  • are absorbed (dehiscent hypotrophic scars) and,
  • if the color of the scar is clearly distinguishable from the surrounding skin tone

A scar treatment must always be carefully planned. Depending on size, location and appearance of the scar, the patient’s physician must decide on the appropriate therapy. In principle, the physician must distinguish between surgical (invasive) and non-surgical (conservative) measures.

Beispiel einer Narbenkorrektur

Among the conservative options:

  • Tattoos
  • Laser treatment
  • Massage

The surgical procedures are:

  • Polishing of the thickened scars
  • Surgical removal with or without application of flaps
  • use of skin expanders

The procedure of polishing a scar is only useful when it is estimated that the scar will not thicken again upon healing.

One of the most important aspects to consider in planning a surgical scar revision is the question of whether the scar runs parallel to the “gap lines” of the skin or breaks their lines. When one pushes the skin together, one recognizes immediately that the skin easily sets in parallel folds in one direction but not in other directions. To correct a scar that does not run parallel to the gap lines, in addition to their removal, a measure must be taken to change their course of direction so that they will be parallel after the operation or at least partially parallel in the direction of the gap lines. This is done using small flaps, usually known as Z-plasties.

If the scar is too large to be easily removed, one can substitute the resulting skin defect with either a skin graft or work in a two-stage procedure with a skin expander. In the first step, an inflatable silicone balloon is inserted under the healthy skin in the immediate vicinity of the scar and filled slowly over several months. Thereafter, the scar is removed and the defect covered with the now stretched skin while removing the skin expander.

Individual counseling, precise surgical planning, weighing the pros and cons of the respective operational procedures and not least experience in this field, lay the foundation for a good result.

The result of a successful scar revision is long-lasting

BEFORE & AFTER POTOS SCAR TREATMENT

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TERMS | COSTS

  • FIRST CONSULTATION

    The first consultation takes up to 30 minutes and costs EUR 180. For consultations lasting longer than 30 minutes EUR 250 will be charged. All other consultations are free of charge.

  • SURGICAL PREPARATION

    Surgical preparation for performing the procedure under local anesthesia
    For public health reasons, a blood test (so-called “small laboratory blood”) is necessary, including HIV and hepatitis A, B, C. If you are insured in Austria and the procedure is medically indicated, there are no additional costs.

    Surgical preparation for performing the procedure under general anesthesia
    The surgical preparation includes a blood test (so-called ” complete blood count “), a chest X-ray, and a surgical release by a general practitioner or internist. If you are insured in Austria and the procedure is medically indicated, there is no additional costs. The same applies to the OP-release by an internist or general practitioner, who is contracted with the usual social security institutions in Austria. In our medical center, there is an internist that the insurance considers a physician of choice. In this case, the insurance will cover about 50% of the cost.

  • HOSPITAL

    Hospital stay – a day clinic or outpatient (no overnight)
    EUR 350 – 1.500,- depending on duration of operation and hospital.

    Hospitalization – inpatient (overnight)
    EUR 850 – 3.500, – depending on duration of operation, number of nights, room type (suite, single, triple) and hospital.

  • ANESTHESIA

    In general, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia with no additional costs. If the surgery is performed under general anesthesia, an anesthesiologist is needed for surgery. The cost of anesthesia varies depending on the duration of the operation and is between EUR 200 – 800. An average cost of EUR 400-500 is to be expected.

  • SURGICAL FEE

    If the procedure takes place in a treatment room of my private clinic
    EUR 150,-

    Depending on the size of the scar revision, there is a surgical fee of between EUR 350-4.500. An average scar correction comes to EUR 700-1.000.

  • VISITS AND CHECK-UPS

    Visits
    Visits are included in the surgical fee.

    Check-ups
    Check-ups are included in the surgical fee.

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FAQ
1. Which “scar types” are there?

We distinguish between scars after mechanical injury, burns or after surgery. Injury scars may be very varied, burn scars are usually rather large and surgical scars are mostly straight.

2. Why are scars bothersome?

Scars are seen mostly as a nuisance when they are visible (face, décolleté, extremities). The appearance of the scar also plays a role – is it thickened, sunken or broad; is it more disturbing than a delicate, pale and even level horizontal scar. If the scar is in a particularly unfortunate spot, for example longitudinally over a joint, it thickens over time and causes a restriction of movement (string formation). Scar tissue is very dense and inelastic, so burn scars are particularly annoying when they are located on moving body parts.

3. What possibilities are there for scar correction?

There are conservative and surgical methods for scar correction. Conservative methods such as laser treatments or tattoos are no surgical interventions and only try to improve the visual appearance of the scar. Laser treatment can change the consistency and color of a scar, tattoos can match the color of the scar to the skin complexion, rendering it virtually invisible. Of course the possibilities of conservative therapies are clearly restricted. The surgical methods provide more complete correction options, ranging from simple excision (removal of the scar) to more complex flaps, if the scar is important.

4. Can an operation make a scar completely unrecognizable?

No, unfortunately not. One can only try to make the scar as inconspicuous as possible.

5. Is there a predisposition to the formation of unsightly scars?

Some people tend to form bead-shaped scars (hypertrophic scars, Keloids), in others wounds heal and form expanding sunken scars. Depending on genetic predisposition, the area of the wound may heal with excessive connective tissue or the opposite, so that the wound edges diverge. These individual types of wound healing can not be medically influenced, but there are preventive measures like silicone patches.

6. Does the age of the scar play a role?

Generally surgical wounds heal more inconspicuously and more tenderly with age. This is connected with the reduced and slowed down cell division with age.

7. What must be considered in cosmetic operations, in order to obtain as beautiful and inconspicuous a scar as possible?

The priority is a wound closure as tensionless as possible. With some operations a tension-free wound closure is impossible, so that gentle healing of the scars is rare. Examples would be most lifting procedures (abdominal skin, thigh, buttocks) and breast surgery (reduction, lift). Here, after one year there is almost always a scar correction necessary.

8. When can scars be corrected?

Scar corrections should not be carried before a year. The appearance of a scar may change over a long period; it is called “fresh” and “mature” scars. The older the scar, the greater the likelihood of a successful correction.

9. What are the results?

Depending on location, size & type of scar, the potential magnitude of improvement varies considerably. Smaller scars on the face or operational scars can usually be improved. The biggest challenge, however, are burn scars because they are usually very large. In general, the results of a scar correction are quite satisfactory.

10. Is scar revision performed under local or general anesthesia?

In the overwhelming number of cases, scar correction can be performed under local anesthesia. Complex procedures however will need a general anesthesia.

11. What complications can occur?

The possible risks of scar correction are similar to those of most smaller aesthetic surgeries. One differentiates complications concerned between medical interventions and the aesthetic result. Among the medical risks are infection and bleeding, but both are extremely rare with correct performance. Aesthetic complications concern unsatisfactory results, such as the scar isn’t smaller and less conspicuous afterwards.

Preparation for Surgery

For surgery under local anesthesia, the following tests should be conducted:

  • Preoperative complete blood count including blood type, HIV and hepatitis A, B, C

For surgery under general anesthesia, the following additional tests are needed:

  • chest X-ray
  • ECG
  • Surgical release by a general practitioner or internist

Please note that the results may not be over 10 days old at the time of surgery. Please bring the X-ray and all the findings for surgery.

Aspirin, Thromboass and similar anticoagulantsshould not be taken 14 days before the procedure. If necessary, a conversion to Heparin can take place.

Please come 2.5 hours before the procedure to the hospital on the day of the surgery and sign in with the porter. After completing the admission formalities you will be placed in your room. On request, you will receive an infusion, which reduces your thirst

If the procedure takes place in a treatment room of my private clinic, please come to us about 30 minutes ahead of schedule.

Surgical Checklist
  • OP-date plan
  • OP-date set (take vacation, compensatory time or sick leave, arrange for child care if necessary, etc.)
  • Two weeks before the surgery, complete the necessary preoperative exams (blood lab, chest-X-ray, ECG, surgical release)
  • A preoperative interview will take place the day before the surgery. It will assess the findings, discuss final details and sign the consent form. An instruction sheet will be given to you by the assistant to complete and bring to the hospital.
  • Arrive at the hospital 2.5 hours before surgery to complete admission formalities. If requested, an employee can accompany you to help shorten the time before the surgery.
  • Discharge from the hospital usually happens on the day of the surgery.
  • If the procedure takes place in a treatment room of my private clinic, discharge usually happens after 30-60 minutes.
  • Please do not drive yourself. Take a taxi or let yourself be picked up.
  • At home, relaxation and recovery should be in order. Avoid strenuous activities.
  • 1st Follow-up Visit (about 5-7 days after surgery) change of band aids
  • 2nd Follow-up Visit (approximately 10 days after surgery): Removing the stitches.
  • 3rd Follow-up Visit (approximately 30 days after surgery)
  • Further follow-up visits will take place after two months
  • Final follow-up control after one year

Related Procedures

  • Autologous Fat Transfer
  • Bodylifting
  • Buttock Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Upper Arm Lift
  • Thigh Lift
  • Scar Removal
  • Liposuction

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