Mr Reza Nassab offers scar revision in Manchester for raised, widened, tethered and badly placed scars, including selected keloids. Consultations take place at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, and many revisions are performed under local anaesthetic, in which case they may be carried out at CLNQ, Deansgate Square; larger revisions under general anaesthetic take place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. Patients travel from across Greater Manchester and the North West, and all follow-up is arranged locally.
Scars that can be improved
Scar revision aims to make a scar less noticeable, flatter or more comfortable. Mr Nassab sees patients in Manchester with a wide range of concerns:
- Surgical scars: such as caesarean, appendix, breast or abdominal scars that have healed wide, raised or puckered.
- Injury scars: from accidents, cuts or dog bites, including scars on the face.
- Raised scars: hypertrophic scars and some keloids, often treated with a combination of injections and surgery.
- Tethered or contracted scars: that pull on the surrounding skin or restrict movement.
- Earlobe and piercing scars: including stretched or split earlobes and lumps after piercing.
Acne scarring and extensive burns may be better suited to other specialist services, and Mr Nassab will advise if that is the case.
Your consultation at CLNQ, Deansgate Square
The first step is a consultation at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, Manchester, which costs £150 and is charged separately from any treatment. Mr Nassab will ask how the scar formed, whether it has changed, and whether you have had problem scars or keloids before. He will examine the scar, the surrounding skin and its position in relation to natural creases, and take clinical photographs. He will explain whether the scar is still maturing, in which case waiting and non-surgical care may be recommended first, and what degree of improvement is realistic. Consultations are also available at CLNQ in Knutsford if that is more convenient.
Treatment options
Depending on the scar, the plan may include silicone therapy, steroid injections, surgical excision with layered closure, a Z-plasty or W-plasty to change the direction of a scar, release of tethering, or fat grafting beneath a depressed scar. Many patients benefit from more than one approach over several months. You can compare these on our page setting out scar revision options.
The day of your procedure
Most surgical revisions are carried out under local anaesthetic and may take place at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, rather than at Deansgate Hospital; you can usually eat normally beforehand and go home the same day, often within an hour or two. Larger revisions, or those combined with other procedures, may be performed under general anaesthetic at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, in which case you will receive fasting instructions and will need someone to take you home. The nursing team will explain wound care and give you a follow-up date before you leave.
Aftercare and follow-up in Manchester
Follow-up appointments are arranged in Manchester, with a wound check and stitch removal where needed in the first one to two weeks and later reviews as the scar matures. If the new scar starts to thicken, steroid injections can be given at a review. Because a scar takes 12 to 18 months to settle, being able to return locally for follow-up is useful for patients from the city and surrounding areas such as Salford, Stockport, Trafford and Bolton. Detailed advice is set out in our scar revision recovery guide.
Risks and realistic expectations
Scar revision cannot remove a scar completely; the aim is improvement. Risks include infection, bleeding, wound separation, altered sensation, and the new scar thickening or, for keloids, returning. Mr Nassab will discuss these in detail and explain the steps taken to reduce them. More information is available in our guide to scar revision risks.
Cost of scar revision in Manchester
Scar revision is from £950; because scars vary so much in size, location and complexity, the final quote is confirmed after assessment. Your written quote will set out what is included. The £150 consultation fee is separate. Cosmetic scar revision is for adults aged 18 and over; scars from injury or earlier surgery are assessed individually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is scar revision performed in Manchester?
Local-anaesthetic revisions may be carried out at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, where consultations are held; general-anaesthetic surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital.
Is scar revision done under local anaesthetic?
Many revisions are, as a day case. Larger procedures may need a general anaesthetic.
Do you need a GP referral?
No referral is needed for a private consultation, although it can be helpful to share relevant medical history.
Can patients from outside Manchester be seen?
Yes. Patients travel from across the North West, and follow-up can be arranged in Manchester or at CLNQ in Knutsford.
How soon can a scar be revised?
Usually once it has matured, often 12 months or more after injury or surgery, although some raised scars are treated earlier with injections.
