Every scar tells a story of recovery. But when that story includes cancer treatment, surgery, or trauma, it can also leave lasting effects on comfort and confidence. At AQ Surgery, Dr. Anastasiya Quimby, MD, DDS, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, offers advanced scar revision techniques that restore natural skin texture and renewed self-assurance. Read on to discover how precision-based care can help you achieve smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Understanding Why Scars Form and How They Evolve
Scars develop as part of the body’s natural repair process after injury or surgery. Their appearance depends on several factors: the wound’s depth, its location, individual genetics, and the healing environment. For patients recovering from cancer surgery, radiation, or trauma, scars can also involve deep tissue changes that impact both function and appearance.
Common scar types include:
- Hypertrophic scars: Raised, firm scars that stay within the original wound boundary.
- Keloid scars: Thick, overgrown scars that extend beyond the wound area and may cause itching or discomfort.
- Contracture scars: Scars that tighten the skin after burns or radiation, restricting movement or flexibility.
- Atrophic scars: Depressed or indented scars resulting from tissue loss, leading to uneven skin texture.
Dr. Quimby evaluates each scar’s type, location, and characteristics to design a treatment plan that targets both its appearance and functional impact.
Advanced Surgical Techniques for Scar Revision
When scarring limits mobility or affects facial balance, surgical revision can offer long-lasting improvement. Dr. Quimby combines reconstructive precision with advanced microsurgical techniques to ensure optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes.
- Excision: Carefully removes scar tissue and repositions the skin with fine sutures for a smoother, less visible result.
- Z-Plasty and W-Plasty: Reorient scars along natural skin lines to reduce tension and blend them into surrounding tissue.
- Skin grafting: Transfers healthy skin from another area to restore flexibility and appearance in cases of extensive or radiation-related scarring.
This meticulous approach promotes more natural healing, reduces recurrence, and restores skin that moves and feels more like it did before surgery.
Bridging Surgical and Non-Surgical Solutions
Many patients benefit from a combined approach, refining surgical outcomes through non-surgical treatments. After the primary revision heals, Dr. Quimby may recommend follow-up therapies that smooth texture and even tone for enhanced final results.
Non-surgical options include:
- Microneedling: Stimulates collagen for smoother, firmer skin.
- Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF): Uses the body’s own growth factors to promote tissue regeneration and faster recovery.
Treatment plans are individualized, and recovery times vary based on the procedure and scar type. Most non-surgical therapies involve minimal downtime and visible improvement within weeks.
Experience Tailored Care at AQ Surgery
Scars are part of your history, but they don’t have to define your future. With individualized scar revision care from Dr. Quimby and her team at AQ Surgery, patients achieve smoother, more flexible skin and lasting comfort. Whether your scar results from cancer treatment, trauma, or surgery, you’ll receive comprehensive care focused on precision, recovery, and quality of life. Schedule your consultation in West Palm Beach today and experience expertise that restores both confidence and peace of mind.
