The facial skin is the most delicate. It is prone to develop scars easily from cuts or lacerations. Emergency room can repair a face laceration. A surgeon can repair it with stitches or other requisite techniques. However, scar reduction under such situations is rarely a concern. The final result of a facial skin laceration treated in a hurry can be a lasting scar. This may change the appearance of patient, leading to deeper emotional scars.
This treatment may be performed to minimize scarring. The final result is a smoother skin without the repercussions. Dr. Varkarakis is a highly experienced board-certified facial plastic surgeon. He has experience in performing laceration repair. He has conducted many facial reconstructions on facial skin of patients using specialized techniques to minimize scarring and disfiguration. The doctor will treat the laceration by carefully closing the skin and allowing the best level of healing.
The instant and initial response towards a facial laceration or cut is to rush to an emergency room. However, this depends on the extent of the cut. If the cut is not life threatening or can be treated at home temporarily, the surgeon can schedule emergency facial laceration for a later date. Generally, laceration must occur within a span of 24-hours to obtain best results. Dr. Varkarakis can reduce the signs of scarring based on the situation.
In case of an emergency, a repair may be performed at the hospital in an emergency situation. Call Dr. Varkarakis office immediately after the accident to schedule a consultation session. This will help you to assess the extent of laceration.
Get in touch with us for knowing how we can help you or your child with facial laceration. Call us and schedule an emergency repair procedure for facial skin laceration. Dr. Varkarakis and his team will take up the case and do their best to accommodate the situation into their schedule.
