Gender-affirming care: Understanding scar revision surgery
Gender-affirming surgery represents an important and deeply personal step in the treatment journey for transgender patients. Often, surgical outcomes can be life-changing, but some patients may experience scarring. In turn, this affects comfort, confidence or aesthetic results. Scar revision surgery can assist in improving the appearance of existing scars by creating a smoother, more refined result and supporting long-term satisfaction.
We understand that every patient's journey is unique at Transgender Care. We recognise the emotional and personal significance of gender-affirming procedures, and just how important achieving results that align with your goals and identity, are. We tailor scar revision to the individual, taking both the physical characteristics of the scar and the personal impact that it may have on confidence and wellbeing, into account.
Different types of scar revision after gender-affirming surgery
Scar revision surgery may be considered following a range of gender-affirming procedures. These include:
Top surgery scar revision
Following masculinising chest surgery, some patients may experience widened, raised, uneven or asymmetrical chest scars. Scar revision can assist in refining the appearance of the scar, improving symmetry and creating a smoother chest contour.
Scar revision for breast augmentation
Scar revision for transfeminine patients who have had breast augmentation, may improve appearance of the scars around the breast crease, areola or other sites of incision.
Scar revision for facial surgery
Facial feminisation surgery (FFS) or facial masculinisation surgery (FMS) patients may seek hairline, brow, chin, jaw or other facial scar revision in order to achieve a more refinement.
Scar revision for body contouring
Gender-affirming body contouring can sometimes mean scarring that’s visible or irregular. Revision may contribute to improvements in scar texture, contour and overall appearance.
Complex skin grafts and scar revision
Advanced scar revision techniques may be used to improve irregularities in contours, scar quality and skin appearance.
Our approach
We provide an environment that’s supportive, understanding and judgement-free, where patients can discuss their concerns and goals openly. As specialists working with transgender people, we believe revision procedures aren’t just about improving scars; they’re about ensuring patients feel comfortable, confident and fully supported on every stage of their treatment journey.
Every scar is different, which is why treatment plans are individually tailored. Depending on the scar’s type and location, treatment may involve surgical revision, repositioning, reduction techniques, or a combination of treatments that are designed to optimise healing and aesthetic outcomes.
Is scar revision right for me?
A consultation can help determine the most appropriate treatment options available, if you’re concerned about a scar’s appearance following gender-affirming surgery. Our goal is to assist patients in getting the best possible outcome whilst providing compassionate care, expert guidance and realistic expectations throughout the whole process.
