Surgical scars can sometimes heal irregularly and the skin can occasionally become retracted and indented. Dr Wolf uses a simple technique that can even out the scar and make it less visible. Occasionally we also use a small amount of fat transfer to improve the contour of the area.
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What does the treatment involve?
The tethered scar tissue is gently unpicked and released form the underlying tissue. This allows the skin to spring back to its original position.
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Why add fat transfer?
Scars have a tendency to stick back down again. By using some fat injected into the space between the skin and the underlying tissue we can minimise the frequency of scar retraction.
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Who is the treatment best suited for?
Scars from mole excisions, appendix scars and traumatic injuries that are slightly indented and unsightly.