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Whether they are caused by injury, surgery, or burns, a scar can be disfiguring. There are also cosmetic procedures that can be used to reduce or remove unwanted birthmarks.
What is a scar revision?
Advancements in cosmetic surgery have allowed doctors to reduce or possibly remove the appearance of a scar.
Is a scar revision right for me?
After discussing your medical history, and your desire for this procedure with Dr. Barlow, you and he will make a determination together if you should undergo scar revision. The success of the scar revision procedure often depends on the type of scar and its severity. If you wish to have a scar removed, contact us and schedule a consultation appointment. During consultation, Dr. Barlow can examine the scar and determine what can be done in order to provide the most satisfying results.
Dr. Barlow’s main philosophy is that patients should have realistic goals and expectations when considering any procedure. Be sure to discuss with Dr. Barlow your goals and expectations for the procedure.
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What should I expect?
Consultation
- Every procedure performed by Dr. Barlow begins with an in-depth consultation. After a short wait in our waiting area, you will be escorted into a spacious consultation room by a member of our staff. Our patient care coordinator will ask you a few questions about your past medical history.
- The primary goal of the consultation is to learn about you and your expectations for the procedure. You will discuss your medical history, goals for the surgery, and Dr. Barlow will answer any questions you may have.
- During your consultation, the doctor will also examine your scar carefully. Dr. Barlow will also give you more detailed information about scar revision. This is all personalized for you, so you achieve exactly the look you want.
Scheduling Your Scar Revision
- After your consultation with the doctor you will be introduced to our Surgical Coordinator. Together you will go over a detailed quote that includes the surgeon’s fees and the operating room/anesthesia fees and she will answer any other questions you may have. Also, she can provide you with information about the various financing options available to you.
- If you have a specific date in mind, our Surgical Coordinator will do her best to accommodate your schedule, however, please keep in mind that the doctor is often booked out a month in advance.
- If you would like to go ahead and book your surgery, we require 10% deposit of the surgeon’s fees to hold your surgical date. You and she will decide on a date for surgery and a date for your preoperative appointment, which will be approximately one to two weeks prior to your surgery date.
Surgery
- Dr. Barlow performs surgical procedures at Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Alexandria Hospital. Please keep in mind that you will see the doctor on the day of your surgery before any anesthesia is given, and you will have an opportunity to talk to him just prior to your surgery.
- All aspects of the surgery will be discussed with you prior to this day. If you do have any further questions, we suggest our patients make a list to discuss with the doctor just prior to the surgery.
- Following the procedure, you will be given detailed post-surgical care instructions.
Post-surgery
After the surgery, our Patient Care Coordinator will call you to check on your progress. During the healing process, it is important to remember that Dr. Barlow and our staff are always available help you in any way. A post operative appointment will be scheduled in order for you and Dr. Barlow to evaluate your progress.
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