Reparative surgery covers procedures that restore tissue integrity after accidents, trauma, burns, previous operations or chronic wounds. The goal is not only to close the tissue but to regain function, movement and appearance together.
When Is It Performed?
- Post-trauma repair: skin and soft-tissue loss after injuries
- Scar revision: correction of wide, depressed or hypertrophic scars
- Keloid management: surgical and supportive treatment of overgrown scar tissue
- Chronic wounds: surgical treatment of diabetic and pressure ulcers
- Burn scars and contractures: releasing bands that limit movement
Techniques
Scar direction can be adapted to natural skin lines (Z-plasty, W-plasty), scars can be excised and re-closed aesthetically, and larger defects are repaired with skin grafts or flaps — including free tissue transfer with microsurgery in complex cases.
The Process
After examination, a personalised repair plan is prepared. Procedures are performed under local or general anaesthesia depending on extent, with regular dressing and follow-up during healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a scar disappear completely?
No scar vanishes entirely; revision aims to make it thinner, paler and far less noticeable.
When should scar revision be done?
Usually after scar maturation at 6-12 months; earlier surgery may be needed when function is limited.
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