Some scars stay raised, widened, tight or painful long after the wound has healed. Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Adam Greenbaum explains what scar revision can and can’t do, the non-surgical options, and when surgery may help.
During the discussion, Dr Greenbaum covers:
- Why scars form and how they change over time
- Different types of scars
- Why some scars become raised, widened or more noticeable
- When a scar is worth having assessed
- Non-surgical options
- What scar revision surgery involves
- How scar location, skin type and healing affect results
- Realistic expectations: improving a scar, not removing it
- Recovery and ongoing scar care
Dr Adam Greenbaum (registered as Dr Adam Green) UK-trained Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand, with more than 20 years of consultant experience.
Medical Disclaimer:
This video is general information only and is not personalised medical advice. Suitability for any treatment depends on an individual assessment by a qualified health professional.
