Scar Revision IstanbulAssoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal
Scar types

Scar types we treat in Istanbul

Scars behave differently depending on how they formed — and that changes how they should be treated. Here are the main types Dr. Erdal treats, and the approach for each.

Keloid Scars

Raised scars that grow beyond the original wound and tend to recur. Treated with a combined plan — careful excision plus injections and pressure — rather than surgery alone.

Hypertrophic Scars

Thick, raised scars that stay within the wound edges. Often respond well to silicone, pressure and steroid injections, with revision for stubborn cases.

Contracture Scars

Tight scars — often after burns — that pull the skin and can restrict movement across a joint. Released and reconstructed with flaps, grafts or Z-plasty.

Atrophic & Acne Scars

Depressed, pitted scars including ice-pick, boxcar and rolling acne scars. Improved with subcision, laser, microneedling, TCA CROSS or fat grafting.

Surgical & Linear Scars

Widened, raised or poorly positioned scars from previous operations or injuries — re-excised and re-closed as a finer, better-oriented line.

Burn Scars

Complex scars that may be raised, contracted or discoloured. Reconstructed to restore both function and appearance, often in stages.

Traumatic & Injury Scars

Scars from accidents, cuts or lacerations, including facial scars, refined with excision, geometric revision and resurfacing.

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  • Raised scars (keloid, hypertrophic) — flattened with combined treatment.
  • Depressed scars (acne, tethered) — lifted and resurfaced.
  • Tight scars (contracture, burn) — released and reconstructed.
  • Wide or misplaced scars — re-excised as a finer, better-oriented line.

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