Scarring

Sometimes the scars that form after surgery are not what either the patient or the surgeon hopes for. In other circumstances, simple injuries or even earpiercings can lead to abnormal healing and scarring. In order to assess how best to move forward, a number of factors need to be considered about the evolution of the scars.

Acne Scarring

This can be some of the most disfiguring scarring, and extremely difficult to treat. Treatments include laser and chemical peels but these are limited by somewhat variable results. Recently a new technique has been introduced called the Dermaroller®, which appears to show good results in a controlled fashion. Mr Price is one of the first Plastic Surgeons to be able to offer this treatment.

Surgical / Injury Scars

Firstly, was there anything about the initial healing phase that could have been better? Was there any infection or reaction to sutures, dressings etc.? Did the wound heal well initially and then become problematic? This tends to lead to stretched and/or puckered scars.

Abnormal Healing

Abnormal healing can come from the most innocent of injuries and is particularly common following ear piercing or scars over the front of the chest. There is an increased risk of scarring in patients of Afro-Caribbean origin, in wounds over the sternum (breast plate) and over the outside of the shoulder. Scars may increase in size to become lumpy, hard and may sometimes itch.

Treatments for scarring depend very much on the scars and their history, but there are a number of treatments that may help you. To determine which is best for you, please book a consultation with Mr Price.

To make an appointment to discuss reconstructive surgery for Scarring in Cambridge or Peterborough, please contact Mr Price’s secretary.