Scar revision in Turkey

Scars from accidents, burns, cuts or earlier surgery can be wide, raised, sunken or discoloured, and on the face and neck they are hard to hide. Scar revision does not erase a scar, but it can make it thinner, flatter, lighter and better aligned with the natural lines of the skin.

The method depends on the scar. A plastic surgeon first reviews daylight photos of it, together with a note of when and how it happened, and then proposes a technique and a written price.

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• Usually under local anaesthetic
• Technique chosen for each scar
• Short stay in Istanbul
• Plan based on photos before you travel

At a glance

Anaesthesia	Local anaesthesia
Procedure time	30 minutes–2 hours
Hospital stay	Day surgery or 1 night
Stay in Türkiye	3–5 days
Back to work	3 days
Back to sport	3 weeks
Final result	12 months
Scars	Through the existing scar where possible

Who is it for?

Scar revision is for people with scars that are wide, raised, sunken, discoloured or that pull on the surrounding skin, for example after a road accident, a burn, a cut or an earlier operation. Most scars are left to mature for 6–12 months before revision; tight burn scars that restrict movement may be treated earlier.

Surgical options

The scar can be removed and the skin closed in fine layers; its direction can be changed with a Z-plasty or W-plasty so that it follows the natural lines of the face; sunken scars can be filled with your own fat. Large burn scars may need skin grafts, flaps or tissue expansion, and tight scars (contractures) can be released.

Keloids and raised scars

Keloids tend to come back after surgery alone, so revision is combined with steroid injections and silicone therapy. Laser treatment can also complete the result. Your surgeon explains what is realistic for your skin before planning.

Planning the trip

Small revisions are usually done under local anaesthetic as day surgery, and 3–5 days in Istanbul is enough. Large burn scars may need general anaesthesia, one night in hospital and a longer stay. If you leave before day 7–10, stitch removal can be arranged at home.

Recovery

Stitches come out after 7–10 days. Most people return to desk work after about three days and to sport after about three weeks. The new scar looks pink for the first months, then fades and softens over about 12 months. Sun protection and silicone gel make a clear difference, so bring high-factor sunscreen and keep the area covered.

What you should know

• Temporary swelling, bruising and tenderness
• Infection or delayed healing
• A scar that thickens again, especially with keloids
• Results vary with individual skin and healing

Every surgical procedure carries risk. Your surgeon will explain the risks that apply to you during the examination.