Scar Revision
Conveniently located to serve Dallas and Plano, TX
There are many types of scars: raised scars, linear scars, and atrophic scars (depressed scars). There are other sections that concern raised scars (like keloids) and atrophic scars (like acne scars). However, this section discusses only how to correct linear scars.
Key Points:
- The goal of a scar revision is to make a scar that is visible from a social distance much harder to see. The principal way that Dr. Lam corrects scars is via a geometric broken line repair (GBLR). This technique involves visually breaking up a straight line into multiple small zig zags of different shapes like triangles and squares. The human eye cannot perceive this irregular design compared with a straight line and so it serves to make the scar virtually undetectable from a social distance. Of course, there is still a line there: it should just only be truly visible from a close inspection. There are many other methods of scar revision like Z-plasty and W-plasty. However, Dr. Lam believes there is nothing better than a GBLR in most cases. A Z-plasty lengthens and reorients the scar, which can be helpful if the scar is contracted or misaligned. However, its regular design makes it more visible than a GBLR. At times, Dr. Lam may incorporate a Z-plasty to lengthen a contracted scar but would not want to lengthen most scars. A W-plasty is essentially a poor version of a GBLR. Its regular limbs are far easier to create for the surgeon but the result is that the scar is much more visible to an onlooker.
- Scar revision may require multiple visits like a mole removal (see mole removal) in order to ensure that the scar becomes less visible over time. Initially, the scar will be much more visible and will take time to heal and mature. Dr. Lam does not charge for these follow-up visits and encourages every patient to follow up as often as he requests, which can be between 2 to 10 visits over a year. Unlike mole removals, he does perform scar revisions for out-of-town patients but asks that every patient understand that multiple visits (based on one’s free schedule to return, as there is not strict timeline of visits) should be considered before scheduling a procedure with Dr. Lam.

FAQs
Does Dr. Lam guarantee that my scar will look better?
Besides breaking up the scar from a line into a geometric design, are there other aspects to making a scar less visible?
Your Scar Revision will be performed by Dr. Lam' surgery center located in Plano, TX.
Dr. Lam is a wonderful doctor–professional, polite, and clear. He was very up-front with me about how my treatment might go, any discomfort I might feel, etc. I was initially not very interested in scar removal/ reduction treatment, but he eased my mind by explaining everything and answering all my questions.
As for the results, my scars have shown significant reduction, making for a dramatic improvement. I would definitely recommend Dr. Lam.
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Call 1-888-866-3388 or email us to schedule your scar revision consultation. The details of your scar revision surgery (both the limitations and the benefits in your particular situation) will be explained to you during your consultation with Dr. Lam and his team.