Scar Revision in Toronto
What this procedure may address
- Widened scars
- Raised or symptomatic scars
- Depressed or tethered scars
- Contour distortion
- Selected traumatic or surgical scars
What patients need to understand
Keloids and hypertrophic scars are biologically active conditions. Excision alone may recur and sometimes worsen the problem; steroid treatment or another strategy may be required.
Assessment and planning
Assessment considers scar age, symptoms, location, skin type, tension, previous treatments and keloid history. Mature scars often should be observed before surgery.
Recovery
Sutures, taping, silicone, massage or injections may form part of aftercare. Scar colour and firmness evolve for many months.
Individual postoperative instructions take priority over general timelines published online.
Risks and limitations
The proposed benefits must be weighed against risks that include:
- Bleeding or hematoma
- Infection
- Anaesthetic complications
- Poor wound healing or unfavourable scarring
- Asymmetry or contour irregularity
- Altered sensation or numbness
- Persistent pain or swelling
- An unsatisfactory result or need for revision surgery
- Scar recurrence or worsening
- Pigment change
- Keloid formation
- Need for repeated treatment
This list is not exhaustive. The risks relevant to the proposed treatment are discussed during consultation and again before informed consent.
Consultation with Dr. Elahi
A consultation with Dr. Elahi is an assessment of anatomy, goals, alternatives, scars, recovery, risk and whether treatment is appropriate. It does not create an obligation to proceed.