Refinement built on 22 years of colorectal surgical technique, in Seattle, Washington
Scar Revision
Scarring from prior surgery, childbirth, injury, or a healed anorectal condition can be refined by the surgeon who understands this anatomy best. This is a surgical procedure, performed personally by Dr. Kratz.
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Prefer not to share the waiting area with other patients?
Ask about scheduling extended time or an appointment window built around your privacy needs. We are glad to accommodate it.
Ask about scheduling extended time or an appointment window built around your privacy needs. We are glad to accommodate it.
What it actually feels like
- The area is numbed with local anesthesia before the procedure begins.
- Most patients describe pressure rather than pain, with soreness afterward that is manageable with the aftercare plan.
- No sedation is used.
What it costs
- Coverage depends on the origin of the scar.
- Revision connected to a medical condition, such as postpartum tearing, is frequently covered.
- Purely cosmetic revision is typically self-pay.
- Our billing team confirms your specific coverage before your visit.
Performed by Dr. Kratz, in our Seattle office
This is a surgical procedure performed personally by Dr. Kratz, using technique developed over more than two decades of colorectal surgery, in our Seattle office.
Recovery
Recovery depends on the extent of the revision and is discussed in detail at your consultation. As with all surgical procedures here, aftercare is built around controlling swelling in the early healing window to protect the final result.
Common questions
Does it hurt?
Will this scar be from childbirth?
How long is recovery?
Is the consultation private?
Often connected to childbirth recovery
Scarring from childbirth, whether from tearing, an episiotomy, or a repair that didn't heal cleanly, is one of the most common reasons patients book this procedure. Revision can also be combined with brightening or tightening once healed.
You don't have to explain why it matters. It matters to you, and that is enough.
Call or text for a private consultation and a clear, honest plan.