| SCAR REVISION: Surgical Highlights | |
| Scars cannot be completely removed, only made less noticeable | |
| Basic technique is to cut out old scar and try to make new scar thin and hidden | |
| in natural lines | |
| Some parts of body do not scar well, such as the knee, and often such scars | |
| cannot be improved | |
| All scars fade over 3 months to 3 years; sometimes it is best to wait for original scar to mature | |
| Surgery typically takes 1/2 to 1 hour | |
| Resume office work immediately; sports in 1-6 weeks, depending of scar location | |
| Local or general anesthetic | |