Scar Revision Cost in India

The cost of scar revision in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Scar revision is treatment to improve the appearance of a scar. It may involve surgery, skin resurfacing or laser treatment. The cost usually depends on:

• Size and location of the scar: facial scars may need more detailed work.
• Technique: excision and re-stitching, abrasion or laser.
• Anaesthetic: local or general anaesthetic.
• Number of sessions: some treatments need more than one.

Scar revision varies with the scar and technique. Ask for a quote based on the treatment planned.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust explains that scar revision aims to improve or disguise the appearance of a scar. A scar cannot be removed completely, and an unsightly scar can reappear even after careful surgery.

Scars often improve on their own, so revision is usually not done until at least six months after the original injury or operation.

According to Cambridge University Hospitals, techniques include:

• Excision: the scar is cut out and the skin carefully re-stitched.
• Abrasion: the skin surface is smoothed.
• Laser: used for some scars without stitches.

Non-surgical options such as silicone dressings or steroid injections may be suggested.

Cambridge University Hospitals reports that stitches are usually removed after about a week, and most people need a couple of days off work. Redness for several weeks is normal.

Infection is uncommon. The scar may still look unsightly or reappear.