Scar revision with Mr Nassab costs from £950. Smaller scars are usually revised under local anaesthetic at CLNQ, and the fee covers the procedure, stitches, dressings and routine follow-up. Larger or more complex scars may need more extensive surgery, which is quoted after assessment. The £150 consultation is separate.
Price: Scar revision from £950 · Consultation £150, charged separately · Full price list
What scar revision can and cannot do
Scar revision aims to make a scar less noticeable, not to remove it. Every revision creates a new scar, so the goal is to replace a wide, stretched, puckered or poorly positioned scar with a finer one that sits more naturally. It can help scars that are raised, depressed, tethered, stretched or that cross natural skin lines. Mr Nassab will explain what is realistic for your scar on the scar revision page and at consultation.
Waiting for a scar to mature
Scars keep changing for twelve to eighteen months. During that time they typically move from red and firm to paler, flatter and softer. Revising a scar too early can mean operating on tissue that would have improved by itself, so Mr Nassab usually recommends waiting until the scar has matured, unless there is a clear problem such as a tethered or badly misaligned scar. Silicone gel, massage and sun protection during this period often help. Seeing the scar at an early consultation is still useful, because Mr Nassab can advise on scar care now and suggest the best time to review it, which may save you paying for surgery that turns out to be unnecessary.
What the fee includes
Scar revision starts from £950 and typically covers:
- Surgeon: assessment and revision by Mr Nassab.
- Local anaesthetic: for smaller scars, performed while you are awake and comfortable at CLNQ.
- Stitches and dressings: fine layered closure to reduce tension on the new scar.
- Routine follow-up: stitch removal and a review of how the scar is settling.
Consultations are available at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, Manchester, and CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford. The £150 consultation fee is separate. The prices page shows current fees.
Why some revisions cost more
The £950 starting fee applies to smaller scars that can be excised and closed simply. Your quote may be higher if:
- Size: the scar is long or wide.
- Technique: the scar needs repositioning or reorienting to follow skin lines, which takes more planning.
- Location: the scar is in a delicate or high-tension area.
- Anaesthetic: a larger revision is more comfortably done under general anaesthetic at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester, adding hospital and anaesthetist fees.
Scars from previous cosmetic surgery, such as a tummy tuck or breast scar, are assessed individually.
Keloid and hypertrophic scars
Raised scars need careful assessment. A hypertrophic scar stays within the original wound and often improves with time and silicone. A keloid grows beyond the original wound and can return after surgery, sometimes larger. Revision of keloid scars is approached with caution, and Mr Nassab will explain the risk of recurrence honestly before recommending any surgery.
Recovery and scar care
After a small revision under local anaesthetic, most people return to normal activities within a day or two, avoiding stretching the area. Stitches are typically removed after one to two weeks depending on the site. Once healed, silicone gel or sheets, gentle massage and strict sun protection support the new scar as it matures over the following twelve to eighteen months. Contact the team the same day with fever, increasing pain or spreading redness.
Finance and expectations
Finance may be available through Chrysalis Finance, subject to status. Reza Nassab Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender, and can introduce you to the finance provider, who makes its own lending decision. Scar revision is for adults aged 18 and over. The best way to judge value is an honest assessment of what can be improved, rather than a promise that a scar will disappear. Smoking slows wound healing and can widen a scar, so stopping beforehand gives the revised scar the best chance to settle well. Bring photographs of how the scar has changed over time if you have them, as they help with planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does scar revision cost in the UK?
With Mr Nassab, scar revision costs from £950 for smaller scars. The £150 consultation is separate.
Can a scar be removed completely?
No. Revision replaces the scar with a new one that aims to be finer and less noticeable.
How long is the wait before revision?
Usually until the scar has matured, which takes twelve to eighteen months.
Is scar revision done under local anaesthetic?
Smaller scars are usually revised under local anaesthetic at CLNQ. Larger scars may need a general anaesthetic.
Can keloid scars be revised?
Sometimes, but keloids can return after surgery, so they are assessed carefully first.
