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SCAR CORRECTION

Scar correction - Prof. Dr Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery

Scar correction is a common procedure in plastic surgery.

Many people have scars as a result of burns, accidents or operations. If these are located on visible parts of the body or if the scarring does not meet aesthetic expectations, they can be perceived as disturbing and stressful. Apart from these aesthetic problems, scars can also restrict important functions, for example the elasticity of the skin over the joints.

There is no standard surgical technique for scar correction; rather, we have a variety of different surgical procedures to choose from. These surgical techniques are all part of the plastic surgeon's armamentarium. In most cases, scar corrections can be performed on an outpatient basis at our clinic in Munich under local anaesthetic. The costs are usually covered by health insurance.

 

In principle, fresh accident or surgical scars must first mature naturally before scar correction. This process can be supported and accelerated by silicone films/plasters, pressure bandages, scar ointments, cortisone injections, etc., for example. Typically, the scar quality improves significantly during the healing process and the initial redness subsides. Scar correction is only carried out once the scar has matured, i.e. usually not before one year. Scars that lead to functional impairment, such as contracted burn scars, must be corrected immediately.

It is always important to have realistic expectations regarding the outcome of the operation. Despite modern suturing techniques, an existing scar cannot be magically removed; a scar will remain even after scar correction, but in the best case it will be significantly less conspicuous in appearance due to its course and quality. The result of scar correction depends on the type, size and course of the scar as well as on individual wound healing, postoperative care and scar care.

Scar correction is carried out in Munich at the ATOS Clinic, where I have my practice.

You are welcome to arrange a consultation appointment:
Phone: +49 89 / 20 4000 205  Email: praxis@prof-holm-muehlbauer.de  or online

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Patient information in Munich with Prof Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer, MD, at the Atos Clinic

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