Scar correction
Plastic Surgery
Scar Correction
These are usually existing scars, which have been created by burns, injuries, etc. The correction is done using various techniques.
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There are two main types of scars. The first are hypertrophic, large, misshapen, persist for years and can be absorbed to some extent. The second are keloids, larger scars that tend to extend beyond the original lesion.
Not all scars look the same. In addition to being reddish and raised, a scar can be pigmented (dark in color) or sunken (not creating swelling, but a depression in the surface of the skin).
Scar correction is not just a cosmetic issue. Scars that have occurred after a burn (post-burn), for example, can cause a limitation in the range of motion of e.g. fingers, elbows, knees, neck, etc., making it difficult for the patient to move, and affecting their quality of life.
There are many ways to correct a scar. The choice depends on the appearance of the scar, its quality, and the patient’s own desire for the final result. The possible ways of treatment are:
- Topical patches (silicone, gels, etc.)
- Injectable treatments (hyaluronic acid fillers to repair a sunken scar, autologous fat transfer, injectable cortisone, etc.)
- Chemical peels / Dermabrasion / Laser
- Radiotherapy
- Surgery
Skin Lesions
They include a wide range of cases, from simple lipomas and moles to skin cancers. In our facility, both diagnosis and biopsy are performed, as well as the restoration of each lesion.
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The most common skin lesions are benign, such as, for example, congenital cutaneous nevi, melanocytic nevi, cysts and lipomas.
Precancerous lesions (indicatively: rhinophyma, actinic keratosis, Jodassohn’s nevus, keratoananthoma, leukoplakia, etc.) do not always require surgical treatment. There are cases where the treatment is pharmaceutical.
The two most common skin cancers are basal cell and squamous cell, while melanoma is the most aggressive form.
Benign lesions: removal (usually under local anesthesia) is done for cosmetic reasons, while a biopsy may also be performed, if Dr. Manoloudakis suggested that.
Precancerous lesions: treatment depends on the type of lesion. After the clinical examination, Dr. Manoloudakis will explain in detail your options, the chances of recurrence, and possible complications.
Cancerous lesions: a clinical examination, diagnosis and selection of the appropriate treatment plan are performed, which depends on various factors, such as, for example, the type of cancer. Treatment can be surgical, non-surgical or a combination of both. Our doctor will explain to you the chances of recurrence and possible complications.
