Dr. Christie and her team currently utilize a combination of surgical and non-surgical modalities to help you achieve the best scarring possible and are constantly evaluating the most innovative techniques and products to achieve “scarless results.” There are three main components that draw attention to a scar – width, height, and pigment. In surgical scars, the width of the scar is largely controlled by surgical techniques that avoid excess tension on the incision line with a multi-layered surgical closure. Dr. Christie performs all of her own suturing and views your final scar as one of the most important visible aspects of her artistic transformations. Meticulous suturing in the operating room to eliminate excess tension and sustain shear stresses is the first step to a beautiful scar.
However, many additional factors affect the final scar outcome, including genetics, shear forces, compressive forces, and osmotic pressures that are often beyond our control. Each anatomic surgical area carries different potential concerns in combination with your skin quality and genetics that all contribute to final scar results. This is discussed in your preoperative visit, so you will be well informed with a curated postoperative protocol. At Curated Beauty Rx, we utilize customized postoperative scar protocols that start immediately after surgery with close follow-up to maximize the maintenance of your scar’s final appearance.
