Content responsibility: Op. Dr. Salim Balin · Updated: 2026-10-16
What is scar revision?
The aim is improvement in width, elevation, colour mismatch or tethering, not erasing a scar. Surgery leaves a new scar; keloids and hypertrophic scars require different planning.
Who and when?
Cause, age, location, maturity and scarring tendency guide timing. New scars may be allowed to mature, while restricted movement may require earlier review. Infection or uncontrolled illness can delay treatment.
Treatment choices
Options may include silicone, injections, lasers or surgical revision. Surgery can remove and reorient scar tissue. Selection depends on scar type; no single technique suits every scar.
Recovery and possible problems
Dressings, suture review, sun protection and silicone care are individualised. Early swelling, bruising or tenderness may occur; scar maturation takes months. Infection, separation, pigmentation and recurrent abnormal scarring are possible.
Frequently asked questions
Will the scar disappear?
No. The aim is a less noticeable or more functional scar, not scar-free healing.
Is this skin cyst removal?
No. Scar revision addresses existing scar tissue.
Scar revision cost in Istanbul, Turkey (2026): what determines the price?
Pricing for scar revision in Istanbul depends on the extent of the procedure, the technique, any hospital or anaesthesia requirements and the findings at examination, so a fixed price is not published on this site. Up-to-date 2026 pricing is provided after your consultation; for preliminary information you can contact us by phone or WhatsApp.
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ASPS — Scar revision ↗ASPS — Recovery ↗Updated: 16 October 2026 · General patient information. Individual treatment is planned in consultation.