Excision of Quite Large Area on Abdomen?
asked 10 months ago by cxv in Vancouver
Latest answer by Adil Ceydeli, MD
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Tags: candidate, excision, scar tissue
I have an area between my navel & ribs that I'd like to have excised due to old self-injury scars. Individual removal of scars would be pointless as they're dense/numerous. The area is ~2 inches vertically which is a lot for suturing? But, in a standing position I can very easily grab the skin and bring the edges together. I realize the excision would leave a scar but I don't care, I'd be rid of that piece of my body. Possible?? I'm aware of and have had some non-surgical treatments already.
2 answers to Excision of Quite Large Area on Abdomen?
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Optimal scar revision
It is very difficult to answer your question without photos. However, if the entire width of your scarring is 2inches vertically then it definitely can be closed primarily. The other factor you need to consider is the length of the scar. The length of the scar is 3 times the greatest width so you would have a 6 inch surgical scar oriented transversely if I am understanding you correctly. Such length is necessary so that the final scar will lay flat.
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Jay Burns, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Scar revision may help
Scar revision will help. It will convert multiple scars into well designed single scar. Of course it depends on the size of the current scars.
Adil Ceydeli, MD
Panama City Plastic Surgeon
Panama City Plastic Surgeon