Scar Removal & Revision — Acne, Keloid, Burn & Injury Scars, Lahore
Flatter, thinner, less noticeable. A plan for your scar type. Honest expectations.
Dr. Muhammad Saleem assesses every scar before treating it, then combines surgery, injections and skin treatments as needed. Scars can be greatly improved, but no treatment can erase them completely, and you’ll be told what’s realistic.
FCPS · FACS · Reconstructive & aesthetic plastic surgeon
Scar removal cost in Lahore, Pakistan
| Item | Cost (PKR) | Cost (USD, approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection for keloid or raised scar, per session | 8,000 – 20,000 | ~$30 – 70 |
| Scar revision surgery, small to medium scar | 35,000 – 90,000 | ~$125 – 320 |
| Keloid removal with follow-up injections | 40,000 – 100,000 | ~$145 – 355 |
| Acne scar treatment (subcision, TCA CROSS or microneedling), per session | 10,000 – 35,000 | ~$35 – 125 |
| Fractional laser, full face, per session | 15,000 – 40,000 | ~$55 – 145 |
| Fat grafting for depressed scars | 60,000 – 120,000 | ~$215 – 430 |
| Burn contracture release | Quoted after assessment | — |
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Who performs the treatment
- FCPSPlastic Surgery, CPSP certified
- FACSAmerican College of Surgeons
- IstanbulAesthetic Fellowship, Medipol Hospital
- LahoreFaisal Town clinic, personally performed
Why patients choose Dr. Saleem
A raised keloid, a sunken acne scar and a tight burn scar need completely different treatments, and the wrong one can make a scar worse.
A plan based on your scar type
Surgery, injections and skin treatments are chosen for your scar, not built around one machine.
Care for brown skin
Laser and peels are set conservatively, with skin preparation, to avoid dark patches after treatment.
Reconstructive training
Burn contractures and injury scars are treated with plastic surgical techniques such as Z-plasty, grafts and flaps.
Honest expectations
You’ll know in advance how much improvement is realistic and how many sessions it may take.
What is scar removal and revision?
Scar treatment makes a scar flatter, thinner, smoother, closer to your skin colour and less noticeable. It can also release scars that tighten the skin and limit movement. The scars treated include:
- Acne scars: ice-pick pits, boxcar dents and rolling scars
- Keloids, including earlobe keloids after piercing
- Raised (hypertrophic) scars after surgery or injury
- Burn scars and contractures from cooking gas, stoves, hot liquids and electrical burns
- Injury scars from road and motorcycle accidents, falls and sports
- Surgical scars, such as C-section, abdominal and thyroid scars
When to treat a scar
Scars keep changing for 6 to 18 months, and usually become softer, flatter and paler on their own. Revising a scar too early can make it worse.
- New scars (0–6 months): silicone gel, sun protection, massage, and early steroid injections if the scar starts to rise.
- Mature scars (after 6–12 months): the best time for revision surgery and laser.
- Keloids: can be treated at any time, usually starting with injections.
- Contractures that limit movement: may need surgery sooner, especially in children.
Scar treatments offered
Scar revision surgery
The scar is cut out and the skin closed carefully in layers. Z-plasty and W-plasty redirect the scar into natural skin creases.
Steroid injections
First-line treatment for keloids and raised scars, every 4 to 6 weeks. Keloids are often removed surgically and then injected to stop them returning.
Subcision, TCA CROSS and microneedling
Combined treatments for acne scars: releasing rolling scars, treating ice-pick pits and building collagen.
Fractional laser
Resurfaces uneven skin, with conservative settings for South Asian skin.
Fat grafting
Your own fat lifts depressed or stuck-down scars and improves skin quality.
Burn contracture release
Releases tight bands at the neck, hands, armpits or elbows, with skin grafts or flaps and physiotherapy afterwards.
Who is scar treatment suitable for?
Good candidates
- Anyone with a mature scar they want to improve
- Keloids at any stage
- Acne scars once active acne is controlled
- Burn scars that are tight, thick or limit movement
May need to wait or choose another option
- Scars still maturing, under 6 months old, for revision surgery
- Active acne or skin infection in the area
- Recent strong sun exposure or a tan, before laser or peels
- Unrealistic expectations of complete removal
The scar treatment process
Step 1 — Assessment
The scar’s type, age, size, colour, location and tension are examined, along with any history of keloids, and photos are taken.
Step 2 — Treatment plan
One or several treatments are agreed, with realistic expectations and a total estimate.
Step 3 — Preparation
For laser or peels on darker skin, skin-preparing creams and strict sun protection for 2 to 4 weeks beforehand.
Step 4 — Treatment and follow-up
Most treatments are done under local anaesthesia or numbing cream on the same day, followed by silicone gel, sunscreen and any further sessions.
Scar treatment recovery
- After revision surgery
Keep the wound clean and dry. Stitches come out in 5 to 7 days on the face and 10 to 14 days on the body. Then start silicone gel and gentle massage.
- After laser, subcision or microneedling
Redness and swelling for 2 to 5 days. No make-up for 24 to 48 hours.
- First 6 months
SPF 50 sunscreen daily and cover the scar outdoors. Strong sun darkens healing scars.
- Keloid patients
Keep going to follow-up injections even when the scar looks flat, as keloids can return.
Side effects and risks
The main limitation is that scars can be improved but not erased, and deep or large scars often need more than one stage.
Possible risks include the scar returning (especially keloids, which is reduced by combining surgery with injections), dark or light patches after laser or peels in brown skin (reduced by careful settings and preparation), infection after surgery, and skin thinning from too many steroid injections, which is avoided by correct dosing.
Common concerns about scar treatment
- Can my scar be removed completely?
- No treatment can erase a scar completely, but most scars can be made much less noticeable.
- Is laser safe for my skin colour?
- Yes, with conservative settings, skin preparation and sun protection.
- Why not just use a scar cream?
- Silicone gel helps new scars, but established scars usually need injections, surgery or skin treatments.
Expected results
- Flatter, softer keloids and raised scars
- Smoother skin after acne scar treatment
- Thinner, neater scars after revision
- Better movement after burn contracture release
- Scars that blend better with the surrounding skin
Depressed scars can also be lifted with fillers.
From our patients
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“From my first consultation to the follow-up care, I was treated with kindness, professionalism, and respect. Dr. Saleem took the time to explain everything clearly.”
Scar treatment questions patients ask first
Can a scar be removed completely?
No treatment can erase a scar completely. It can be made much flatter, thinner and less noticeable, and tight scars can be released.
How much does scar removal cost in Lahore?
It depends on the scar. Typical 2026 prices are PKR 8,000 to 20,000 per steroid injection session, PKR 35,000 to 90,000 for revision of a small to medium scar, and PKR 10,000 to 40,000 per session for acne scar and laser treatments.
Why did my ear piercing turn into a keloid?
Some people, especially those with darker skin or a family history of keloids, form excess scar tissue after small injuries such as piercings. Removal followed by steroid injections is usual, and re-piercing the same spot should be avoided.
How long should I wait before treating a new scar?
Usually 6 to 12 months for revision surgery. Keloids and scars that limit movement can be treated earlier.
Are acne scars treatable?
Yes. Most improve with a combination of subcision, TCA CROSS, microneedling and laser over several sessions, once active acne is controlled.
Can old burn scars be improved?
Yes. Tight burn scars can be released surgically, and their appearance improved with revision, fat grafting, laser and pressure therapy.
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