Name: Facelift
Brand: Marina Plastic Surgery

Refining What Time or Trauma Left Behind

Scars can be reminders of strength, but sometimes they’re distracting, painful, or restrict movement. At Marina Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Justin Perez and Dr. Osita Obi offer advanced scar revision treatments that improve the look and feel of scars so they blend more naturally with surrounding skin. Using surgical and non-surgical methods—including laser therapy, dermabrasion, and surgical scar revision—they restore smoother contours and help patients feel more confident in their skin.

What Is Scar Revision?

Scar revision is a medical and aesthetic process aimed at improving the appearance of scars and, in some cases, restoring normal movement when scar tissue causes contracture. Treatment options depend on the type of scar, its location, and your skin type. For raised scars, techniques like steroid injections or laser treatments can help flatten hypertrophic scars and keloid scars. For depressed scars or atrophic scars with a pitted appearance, dermal fillers, fat grafting, or subcision may add volume and even out the skin’s surface.

When surgery is the best option, a surgical excision can remove the old scar and re-close it with meticulous suturing, often along natural skin creases. Techniques like Z-plasty can reorient scars to improve function and blend them with the body’s natural lines.

Scar Revision Benefits

Improves the appearance of scars from acne, injury, or previous surgery
Flattens hypertrophic and keloid scars for a smoother skin surface
Releases contracture scars, restoring normal movement to affected areas
Adds volume to depressed scars with fat grafting or fillers
Enhances confidence by reducing obvious scar visibility

Scar Revision Candidates

Scar revision is suitable for patients with visible or symptomatic scars that affect appearance, skin texture, or function. Ideal candidates are in good general health, have realistic expectations, and are committed to proper aftercare to support the healing process.

Scar revision may be recommended for those with:

Hypertrophic or keloid scars that remain raised and red after wound healing
Acne scarring or pitted scars that create uneven skin texture
Scars from previous surgery that have widened or become more obvious
Contracture scars that restrict normal movement of joints or skin folds

Patients with ongoing infections, uncontrolled medical conditions, or poor wound healing may require additional planning before moving forward.

Issues Scar Revision Addresses

Different types of scars respond to different treatments. Our surgeons evaluate each case to match the right approach:

Hypertrophic and keloid scars: Often treated with steroid injections, pressure therapy, or surgical removal combined with post-op care to prevent recurrence.
Depressed scars: Managed with dermal fillers, fat grafting, or microneedling to stimulate collagen production.
Contracture scars: Releasing tight scar bands through Z-plasty or skin grafts can restore mobility.
Acne scarring: Chemical peels, laser resurfacing, or dermabrasion can smooth surface irregularities and improve overall skin texture.

Consultation and Preparation

Your consultation is a detailed review of the scar’s location, size, color, and texture, as well as your medical history and any previous scar treatment. Photographs may be taken to document the starting point. You’ll discuss treatment options, expected downtime, and the number of sessions that may be required for best results.

Preparation may include pausing certain medications, optimizing wound healing through good nutrition, and avoiding sun exposure to the affected area. Our team will provide step-by-step instructions to ensure you’re ready for the procedure.

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The Scar Revision Procedure

Scar revision surgery is typically performed under local anesthesia for smaller scars or under sedation/general anesthesia for more extensive cases. Surgical excision involves removing the scar and carefully re-approximating the skin for a thinner, smoother line. Z-plasty or W-plasty techniques may be used for contracture scars to redirect tension and improve function.

Non-surgical scar revision treatments, like fractional laser therapy, chemical peels, or microneedling, stimulate collagen formation to remodel the skin from within. Dermabrasion can smooth rough edges, and steroid injections can reduce inflammation and flatten raised scars. Most procedures take under two hours and are performed on an outpatient basis.

Results, Recovery, and Aftercare

Initial improvement is often visible soon after the procedure, though redness and swelling are common during the early healing process. Scar tissue remodels slowly, and the final appearance may continue to improve over several months.

Post-procedure care includes keeping the area clean, applying topical ointments, and using silicone sheeting or gels to optimize healing. Avoiding sun exposure is critical, as UV light can darken healing scars and affect final results. For surgical scar revision, follow-up visits ensure the incision heals properly and the scar continues to flatten and fade over time.

How Much Does Scar Revision Cost?

Because scar revision treatments are highly customized, scar revision cost varies. Pricing depends on the size and type of scar, number of treatment sessions, and whether surgery, lasers, or injectables are used. During your consultation, you’ll receive a detailed estimate that includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia (if needed), and facility costs.

Why Marina Plastic Surgery?

Scar revision at Marina Plastic Surgery is performed by board-certified surgeons with extensive experience in both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. Dr. Perez and Dr. Obi focus on natural integration—ensuring revised scars align with surrounding tissue and complement the skin’s appearance. They combine surgical precision with advanced technologies like fractional lasers and injectables to deliver results that look seamless and age well.

Schedule Your Los Angeles Scar Revision Consultation

A scar doesn’t have to define your appearance. Call 310-494-7103 or request a consultation online to meet with Dr. Perez or Dr. Obi and explore your options for scar revision in Los Angeles.

Scar Revision Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scar Revision painful?

Most procedures are done under local anesthesia or sedation, so discomfort is minimal. Post-treatment soreness can be managed with over-the-counter medication.

How long is Scar Revision recovery?

Recovery can take a few days for non-surgical treatments and one to two weeks for surgical scar revision. Scar maturation continues for months.

Are keloid scars treatable?

Yes. Keloid scars can be surgically removed and followed with steroid injections, silicone sheeting, or laser treatments to reduce recurrence.

Can scar revision improve acne scarring?

Absolutely. Techniques like laser therapy, dermabrasion, and microneedling are effective in smoothing acne scars and improving skin texture.

Is it ever too late for Scar Revision?

No. Even years after trauma or surgery, scar revision can improve the appearance and texture of scars.

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