Punch Excision

Types of Punch Excision Acne Scars Treatment in Chennai

• Punch Excision: It is a minimally invasive in-office procedure applied to the targeted areas with a round tool to transform indented scars into flat linear scars.
• Punch Grafting: It is an extra modification to the punch excision. After the affected scar is cleaned and removed with the punch tool, a graft of donor skin behind the ear or the earlobe is positioned over the excised area and placed by skin sutures.
• Punch Elevation: It is the same modification as the punch excision. Here, a punch tool smaller than the original scar is applied to enhance the base of the scar and to hold the edges of the original scar by keeping it intact.

How Did this Punch Excision Treatment Work?

Punch excision is a type of minimally invasive surgical procedure. It helps to eliminate acne, moles, cysts, and other types of facial scars. A small cutting tool used by our expert pierces the top layer of the skin to target the specific areas of the scar, cyst, or pore on the skin.

During a punch excision treatment for acne scars, a qualified professional will perform the procedure while you are under full supervision and local anesthesia to minimize any discomfort. This technique involves using a specialized tool to remove a small portion of skin containing a scar, cyst, or pore, which is then carefully stitched up by the expert.

Following the excision, a skin graft may be taken from another part of your body and used to cover the wound, promoting proper healing. It’s important to note that punch excision is a specialized surgical procedure that carries some risks and potential side effects and should only be performed by a trained and experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

How is Punch Excision Performed?

Before doing punch excision, the expert gives a local anaesthetic such as lidocaine to minimize pain. A small, circular “punch” tool is used by our expert to puncture the top layer of skin and physically cut the scar. The punch tools come in various sizes and our experts use punch tools between 1 to 12 millimeters to match the scar width type. Then the skin is stitched together to close the leftover hole left over by the punch tool. As time goes on, the flat scars fade away particularly after the skin resurfaces.

• Can be an effective treatment for deep acne scars, as well as other types of scars, such as those caused by injury or surgery.
• Can be used to remove small, deep scars that are too deep to be treated with other methods, such as laser therapy or chemical peels.
• Can improve the appearance of the skin, creating a smoother and less noticeable scar.

• May cause bleeding, infection, or scarring at the excision site.
• May result in hyperpigmentation or discoloration of the skin.
• May require multiple treatments or additional scar removal procedures to achieve desired results.
• May cause temporary or permanent numbness or loss of sensation in the treated area.
• May not be suitable for individuals with certain medical conditions or skin types.

Before the Treatment:

• Consult with a qualified and experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon to determine if punch excision is the right treatment for your specific scar type and skin condition.
• Disclose your medical history, including any previous surgeries, allergies, medications, or medical conditions, to your doctor before the procedure.
• Avoid taking blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, for at least one week prior to the procedure to minimize the risk of bleeding.
• Do not smoke or use tobacco products for at least two weeks before the procedure, as smoking can interfere with the healing process and increase the risk of complications.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions for fasting or limiting food and drink intake prior to the procedure if required.

After the Treatment:

• Follow your doctor’s instructions for caring for the wound, which may include keeping the area clean and dry, changing dressings, and applying topical ointments or creams.
• Avoid touching or scratching the treated area, as this can increase the risk of infection or scarring.
• Avoid strenuous exercise or activity for several days following the procedure.
• Avoid exposing the treated area to sunlight or tanning beds until it is fully healed, as this can cause hyperpigmentation or further scarring.
• Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor the healing process and address any concerns or complications that may arise.

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