Scar Revision

Do scars from an accident or a surgery embarrass you or just make you feel bad about your appearance? Do you have scars that refuse to fade away over time? The solution could be scar revision. New York patients come to Dr. Sterry to make their scars less noticeable, and they leave feeling more confident in the way they look. Dr. Sterry will discuss several scar revision treatment methods with you so that you can achieve the look you desire.

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C-Section Scar Revision

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This is a 26-year-old woman who had a cesarean section several years ago and was unhappy with the scar she was left with. It was wide, thickened in some areas, and indented. She reported that the contour deformity would actually show through bathing suits.The first picture shows the scar before and 2 years after the scar revision was p... Read More

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Abdominal Scar Revision & Belly Button Reconstruction

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This 29-year-old woman came in asking for revision of her abdominal scar. She also noted that she could not locate her belly button since her previous emergency surgery. Her before-and-after photos are shown to the left (after photos taken 6 weeks later). Note the umbilicus has been reconstructed in addition to the scar re... Read More

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Scar Revision

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This is a 61-year-old woman who was referred to me for scar revision in New York City. She needed an abdominal wall reconstruction after a major intra-abdominal catastrophe. She had a large wound that had been allowed to heal on its own over the course of several months. I decided that the best way to reconstruct her was to put the muscl... Read More

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Arm Scar Revision

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This is a 20-year-old woman who had a traumatic injury to her right forearm. During her reconstruction, skin grafts were applied, and she developed thick scars around the edges.Dr. Sterry was able to surgically remove all of the skin graft and the thickened scars.  Unharmed, "normal" skin was then closed over the wound during her... Read More

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Face Scar Revision

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This 45-year-old man came in asking for improvement in the appearance of his lower face scar. The scar had been bothering him for more than 10 years, and he finally decided to do something about it. See the improvement he achieved through a scar revision procedure in New York City.Patient Age:
45Motivation for Scar Revision:<... Read More

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C-Section Scar Revision

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This 40-year-old woman came in complaining about a bad C-section scar. She was upset by the deep groove that she was left with. See the improvement she achieved after scar revision in New York City with Dr. Sterry.Patient Age:
40Pregnancies:
2 Motivation for Scar Revision:
Uneven skin and deep clef... Read More

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Surgical Scar Revision

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This patient had an open wound that was left to heal on its own 10 years ago. The result was the wide and cosmetically unpleasing scar shown on the left. What is not obvious is that he also had multiple large hernias on his belly that required advanced repair.During the course of his abdominal wall reconstruction, we also decided to re... Read More

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Arm Scar Revision

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This is a 28-year-old man who came to the office requesting revision of skin grafts on both arms. He had some large tattoos in this area when he was "young and foolish." After attempting multiple rounds of laser tattoo removal he says his skin began to scar from the laser and he was told that he would always have a shadow from the origin... Read More

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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

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After your consultation, Dr. Sterry will determine the best scar revision method for your particular case. Some scars need to be excised and closed again to make them less conspicuous; some need to be re‐oriented to make them blend into the skin better, and others just need skincare treatments such as silicone sheets and silicone gels to help them to heal properly. When Dr. Sterry performs procedures such as a tummy tuck or mommy makeover, he takes great care to ensure the proper healing of incisions to minimize the appearance of scars.

You may also be a good candidate for laser scar revision, which requires treatments every one to three months to diminish redness. Another option is dermabrasion, which shaves the outer layers of the scar and surrounding skin to help it blend in.

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Dr. Thomas P. Sterry

Thomas Sterry, MD, is a board-certified New York City plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He has been president of both the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons and the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons. In addition, he sits on the executive council of the New York County Medical Society and has been a delegate to the Medical Society of the State of New York for years. At his inviting, boutique-style practice in Manhattan, he focuses on each patient’s unique needs and aesthetic goals so that he can provide the most attractive and natural-looking outcomes possible.

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After scar revision surgery, you can expect to see a more pleasant and natural appearance in the affected area. For many patients, the surgery can be life-changing. For patients with noticeable facial scars from an accident, for example, this procedure can completely change the level of confidence they feel.

Every patient is different, but Dr. Sterry often recommends waiting six months before investing in scar revision surgery to see if the scar will fade away naturally. Some patients have found that their scars would obviously not be fading away after as little as three months, though. If you’d like to discuss your options and find out if scar revision is right for you, contact Dr. Sterry’s office to schedule a consultation today. He will evaluate your unique situation and determine what the best options are to achieve your goals.

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