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Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery
973 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-1000
Fax: (585) 271-4786
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery
973 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-1000
Fax: (585) 271-4786
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Scar Revision/Therapies
Scarring is a concern for most patients who are having or have had a surgical procedure. The plastic surgeons at the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery offer effective ways to improve the apperance of existing scars and advanced products that aid in the healing of incisions to minimize the resulting scars. Women and men trust our surgeons for optimal results from scar revision and scar therapy in Rochester, NY.
embrace®
Among the scar products that are available today, embrace® has been rigorously tested and shown to be effective. This FDA-cleared adhesive silicone sheet that removes tension from the incision. During healing, tension is what causes scars to form. embrace is the first product to remove that tension so that scar formation is minimized.
Scar Revision/Therapies
Before & After Photos
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Before & After
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Scar Revision/Therapies Case #5
Scar treatment with embrace™. Belt Lipectomy surgery. After photo is 8 weeks post-operatively. Photos Courtesy of Ali Mosharrafa, MD.
Before & After
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Scar Revision/Therapies Case #3
Scar treatment with embrace™. Pre-existing scar, Marfan Syndrome patient. After photo is 12 weeks follow-up of keloid scar revision. Photos Courtesy of Munish K. Batra, FACS, Inc.
Before & After
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Scar Revision/Therapies Case #12
Scar therapy with embrace™. Abdominal scar revision. After photo is 6 months post-surgery. Photos Courtesy of Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.
Before & After
Case: 4 of 8
Scar Revision/Therapies Case #8
Scar treatment with embrace™. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) scar. After photos are 6 months post-surgery. Photos Courtesy of Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.
Before & After
Case: 5 of 8
Scar Revision/Therapies Case #7
Scar treatment with embrace™. Abdominal scar revision. After photos are 6 months post-surgery. Photos Courtesy of Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.
Before & After
Case: 6 of 8
Scar Revision/Therapies Case #6
Scar treatment with embrace™. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) scar. After photos are 12 months post-surgery. Photos Courtesy of Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.
Before & After
Case: 7 of 8
Scar Revision/Therapies Case #2
Scar treatment with embrace™. Port removal scar. Before photo is 2 weeks after port removal, after photo is 7 weeks after port removal. Photos Courtesy of Richard Ethridge, MD.
Before & After
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Scar Revision/Therapies Case #11
Scar treatment with embrace™. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) scar. After photo is 12 months post-surgery. Photos Courtesy of Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Vito C. Quatela, M.D., FACS
Specializes in Facial Procedures
Compassionate and dedicated to personalized patient care, Dr. Quatela is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon recognized worldwide for his expertise in facial rejuvenation. He established the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in Rochester, New York to provide excellence in aesthetic surgery.
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William j. Koenig, M.D.
Specializes in Breast & Body Procedures
A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Koenig's experience and gentle bedside manner help put patients at ease and build an uncommon level of trust. He meticulously customizes each procedure, and sculpts beautiful results that consistently exceed his patients' expectations.
Read OnThe embrace dressing is used beginning two weeks after your plastic or reconstructive surgery and will be replaced every week for a minimum of eight weeks. The application will be taught to you so that you can continue to change it weekly on your own.
BIOCORNEUM®
Another scar treatment option is BIOCORNEUM, which is the first quick drying silicone gel scar treatment with SPF 30 cleared by the FDA. A topical scar management for both new and old scars, it dries quickly to form an invisible, flexible silicone sheet. In addition to aiding in scar management, it relieves itch and discomfort associated with healing, is water resistant, and patients can wear makeup over top of it. During use, it is reapplied twice daily. This works well for small incisions from facial procedures.
Heather Lee, M.D.
Specializes in Facial Procedures
A board-certified facial plastic surgeon and a board-certified otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon, Dr. Lee is dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children by using her surgical talents. She specializes in procedures of the face and head including facelift, functional and cosmetic nose surgery, blepharoplasty, and injectable treatments.
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Ashley N. Amalfi, M.D.
Specializes in Breast & Body Procedures
Recognizing the unique goals and desires of each of her patients, Dr. Amalfi uses her attention to detail and experience to create personalized surgical outcomes for her patients. A board-certified plastic surgeon, she specializes in cosmetic breast and body procedures.
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Alex Montague, M.D.
Specializes in Facial Procedures
Known for his exemplary skills in both technique and patient care, Dr. Montague is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. He specializes in cosmetic and functional facial surgery and injectable treatments.
Read OnSurgical Scar Removal
Sometimes, there is also the option to remove scars through surgery. In this case, scars must be at least a year old and will be surgically removed from the skin. A consultation appointment is necessary to evaluate the scar and decide if a surgical procedure will be beneficial for each specific situation.
A Reputation Built on Results
Dr. Amalfi was fabulous with my daughter who came in to get her ears pierced. She was very kind and...
One of the best decisions I have made in my life regarding my body is having trusted the hands of these...
Dr. Montague was amazing. Even as a surgeon, he gave me non-surgical options from the start, ensuring...
Everyone was very nice and welcoming. The nursing staff are so comforting and reassuring. Dr. Amalfi...
How much is a scar revision?
The cost of a scar revision varies, depending on your specific needs and goals. All prices quoted from the Quatela Center are all-inclusive and include pre and postoperative appointments, surgeon’s fees, surgery center fees, and anesthesia costs. For more information, see our page on Plastic Surgery Costs.
For more information about how scar therapy and revision options can enhance your surgical result, call (585) 244-1000 to speak to a Patient Consultant. Women and men visit us from Syracuse, Buffalo, and throughout New York.
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The Quatela Center's reputation as one of New York's finest cosmetic plastic surgery practices attracts patients to Rochester from throughout the state. Choose one of the locations below for driving directions to our practice.