I have a scar about 6 inches long on my stomach from a surgery when I was younger. Now I want it removed. How would I go about a surgery like this?

I had an appendicitis 8 years ago. Now I have a large scar on my stomach and I would like it removed. I don't know what surgery I would need...

Answers from doctors (2)


Scars are forever. That being said, there are a number of interventions that can be employed to treat such things as unfavorable color, contour, and quality. These include injections, laser therapy, and excisional scar revision.

With regards to your specific question, there is no way to remove the scar. However, it can replaced with a potentially more favorable scar under more controlled circumstances (than an emergency laparotomy).

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Answered by The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery (View Profile)

Scars are forever. That being said, there are a number of interventions that can be employed to treat such things as unfavorable color, contour, and quality. These include injections, laser therapy, and excisional scar revision.

With regards to your specific question, there is no way to remove the scar. However, it can replaced with a potentially more favorable scar under more controlled circumstances (than an emergency laparotomy).

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Edward Domanskis M.D.

Published on Mar 12, 2016

Scars cannot be totally removed, but can be improved with scar revision. I strongly recommend my patients use ScaRxtape after their procedures.

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Answered by Edward Domanskis M.D.

Scars cannot be totally removed, but can be improved with scar revision. I strongly recommend my patients use ScaRxtape after their procedures.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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