Scar revision
Scar revision aims to make a scar less noticeable, flatter or more comfortable. Options range from injections and laser to surgery.
How scar revision works
The approach depends on the scar type: raised, indented, widened, red or tight. Scars mature over months, so timing matters.
No treatment removes a scar entirely, but many can be improved.
- Raised or thickened scars
- Red scars
- Wide or indented scars
- Scars that are itchy or tight
A physician assesses the scar and plans treatment, which may include VBeam®, injections or surgical revision. Keloids: see keloid surgery.
Consultation, treatment and follow-up
Consultation
A physician assesses your skin and goals and confirms this treatment is the right fit, including for your Fitzpatrick skin type.
Treatment day
Preparation, comfort measures and the treatment itself are explained in advance. You receive written aftercare instructions.
Review
Results are reviewed at an interval suited to the treatment, and the plan is refined from there.
Medical dermatology visits are usually booked with a referral from your family doctor. [COVERAGE: confirm which services are covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance and the referral process at Fountain] Results vary between individuals.
Related treatments and conditions
Keloids
Keloids are raised scars that grow beyond the original wound.
Read moreKeloid surgery
Keloid surgery removes a keloid scar, usually combined with additional treatment to lower the high risk of recurrence.
Read moreVBeam®
VBeam® is a pulsed dye laser that targets redness and blood vessels.
Read moreScar revision: frequently asked questions
When can a scar be treated?
Some treatments start early, while surgical revision often waits until the scar matures.
Book a consultation at Fountain
A physician examines the area you're concerned about, explains which treatments can help and what they cost, and tells you when treatment isn't worth it.