When you undergo surgery to reduce or reduce a scar, we will do everything we can to make the treatment run as smoothly as possible. In addition, we also need your cooperation! Below are a number of instructions. By following the instructions, the treatment is more comfortable for you, recovery is faster and promotes optimal end results. That is why it is important that you read the instructions below carefully and follow them carefully.

Pictures are taken first. Remove any makeup beforehand.

The plastic surgeon will mark the scar (and any reconstruction) before surgery, taking into account the so-called skin lines. These are lines in which the skin folds and will lead to a less noticeable scar. The procedure takes place under a local anaesthetic. You have no pain during the procedure. The procedure takes about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the location and size of the scar, and how many scars you want to reduce. After reducing the scar, the wound is sutured and an adhesive plaster is applied. After the procedure, you can go home immediately. In the beginning, there may be some swelling or bruising; this will disappear on its own within a few days. If the wound bleeds, it is recommended to print it continuously for at least 10 minutes.

Rest the operated part of the body until the stitches have been removed to stimulate the best possible healing. After removing the stitches, you can start massaging the scar for best results. You can also coat the scar with organic oil 2x/day. Also protect the scar from the sun with a sunblock 50 or higher for 1 year.

A follow-up appointment will be made to remove the stitches (after 1 week in the face and after 2 weeks on the body).

Pain relief is usually not necessary, but if you want to use a painkiller before or after treatment, you can do so; you can take paracetamol 500 mg, a maximum of 6 tablets per 24 hours.

You may be able to work again one day after the treatment; you can exercise again after 2 weeks.

After the treatment, there may be minor bruising (bruising) and some swelling. These disappear on their own. You can use cold compresses (cold packs) against swelling. If the wound bleeds, it is recommended to print it continuously for at least 10 minutes.

If you have the following problems, please contact our clinic immediately:
• Severe pain that doesn't go away or gets worse.
• Infection of the wound: you notice localized redness, swelling, pain and possibly pus. Fever above 38.5°C.
• Persistent bleeding from the wound, which does not stop after 10 minutes of continuous printing.

Van Lennep Clinic, phone 070 — 7370088, or in case of an emergency, phone 06 5169 0024.