Dr. Madjoudj Ahcene
Scar Revision in Algiers with Dr. Madjoudj
An unsightly scar—whether hypertrophic (thick and red), keloid (raised and overgrown), or simply poorly positioned—can lead to lasting self-consciousness. Scar revision is a specialized field within plastic surgery. Dr. Madjoudj, a renowned Algerian plastic surgeon with international acclaim, brings his expertise in skin reconstructive surgery and in-depth knowledge of the healing process to improving your scars in Algiers. He offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including surgical re-excision, injections, and laser therapy, to achieve a scar that is finer, more flexible, and less noticeable.
Avantages
Why Choose Dr. Madjoudj for Scar Revision in Algiers
The expertise of a reconstructive plastic surgeon for complex skin conditions.
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Expertise in Skin Reconstructive Surgery
Her extensive experience in addressing complex skin defects (such as burns and spina bifida) has honed her skills in achieving optimal scar results and managing challenging fibrous tissues.
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Multimodal and Personalized Approach
He doesn't just focus on surgery. He offers a range of solutions (surgery, injections, laser, pressure/silicone therapies) and often combines them to achieve the best possible results, especially for stubborn keloids.
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Understanding Essential Adjuvant Therapies
He understands that success depends as much on the surgery itself as on specialized postoperative care. He will prescribe and explain the proper use of silicone dressings and compression garments—key elements in preventing recurrence.
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Patience and Long-Term Follow-Up
Scar revision, particularly for keloid scars, is a marathon, not a sprint. Dr. Madjoudj is committed to providing you with regular, long-term follow-up care, adjusting treatments based on progress to maximize the chances of success.
Dr. Madjoudj's Philosophy: Addressing the Root Cause, Not Just the Symptoms
An abnormal scar is a symptom of a disrupted healing process. Therefore, treatment should address this underlying issue rather than simply removing the scar.
Tension Reduction: The Core Principle
The main cause of widened or hypertrophic scars is tension on the suture. During scar revision, Dr. Madjoudj doesn't simply stitch the skin together. He performs extensive undermining of the wound edges (subcutaneous dissection) to allow the skin to slide and close without tension. Strong deep dermal sutures are then used to absorb the tension beneath the surface.
Managing Keloids: A Condition That Requires Care
According to Dr. Madjoudj, a keloid is not just a scar—it's a benign tumor of fibrous tissue. Simple excision carries a very high recurrence rate. His approach is therefore aggressive and multimodal: extensive excision, pre-, intra-, and postoperative corticosteroid injections (to inhibit collagen synthesis), and continuous local pressure for 6 to 12 months. It is this rigorous protocol that effectively controls the condition.
Excellence
Expertise Rooted in the Science of Wound Healing
Thirty+
Years of Experience in Reconstructive Surgery and Scar Treatment
Five hundred+
Scar Revision and Keloid Treatment Procedures
48 (This is a number and remains the same in English)+
International Conferences on Wound Healing and Keloid Prevention Techniques
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Significant Improvement Rate of Scars with Full Protocol
Dr. Madjoudj Ahcene
Minimize Your Scars, Start a New Chapter
The quality of a scar depends on numerous factors (location, genetics, initial closure technique, infection). Drawing from his international experience and work with complex scars (particularly following reconstructive surgery for spina bifida), Dr. Madjoudj evaluates each scar individually. Is it simply widened? Is it a true keloid with a genetic component? He then develops a personalized treatment plan: surgical excision followed by multilayer tension-free closure techniques, often combined with corticosteroid injections or adjuvant therapies (silicone dressings, pressure). His goal is not to make the scar disappear (which is impossible), but to make it as aesthetically acceptable as possible.
Parcours Patient
The Stages of Your Procedure
A structured treatment plan for optimal results.
Examen30 minutes
Scar Type Diagnostic Consultation
Dr. Madjoudj carefully examines your scar, assessing its color, thickness, flexibility, and whether it causes itching or pain. He determines whether it is a mature, hypertrophic, or keloid scar. He asks about its history—how it occurred, how long it’s been there, and any previous treatments attempted—as well as your personal and family medical history, particularly any tendency toward keloids. He then explains the realistic treatment options available to you.
- Accurate diagnosis of scar type (hypertrophic, keloid, widened)
- Review of medical history and previous treatments
- Overview of Various Treatment Options (Surgical, Medical, Laser-Based)
- Setting realistic goals
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Examen30 minutes
Scar Type Diagnostic Consultation
Dr. Madjoudj carefully examines your scar, assessing its color, thickness, flexibility, and whether it causes itching or pain. He determines whether it is a mature, hypertrophic, or keloid scar. He asks about its history—how it occurred, how long it’s been there, and any previous treatments attempted—as well as your personal and family medical history, particularly any tendency toward keloids. He then explains the realistic treatment options available to you.
- Accurate diagnosis of scar type (hypertrophic, keloid, widened)
- Review of medical history and previous treatments
- Overview of Various Treatment Options (Surgical, Medical, Laser-Based)
- Setting realistic goals
Préparation2 to 4 weeks prior, in case of surgery
Treatment Planning and Preparation
If surgical revision is deemed necessary, a straightforward preoperative assessment will be conducted. For keloids, a preparatory treatment with corticosteroid injections may be initiated to "calm" the affected area. Dr. Madjoudj emphasizes the importance of quitting smoking, as it is detrimental to proper wound healing. He also discusses the essential postoperative adjuvant treatments (such as silicone dressings and compression therapy) to prevent recurrence.
- Preoperative assessment for surgery
- Possible preparatory medical treatment (injections)
- Quitting smoking is highly recommended.
- Post-operative adjuvant treatment planning
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Préparation2 to 4 weeks prior, in case of surgery
Treatment Planning and Preparation
If surgical revision is deemed necessary, a straightforward preoperative assessment will be conducted. For keloids, a preparatory treatment with corticosteroid injections may be initiated to "calm" the affected area. Dr. Madjoudj emphasizes the importance of quitting smoking, as it is detrimental to proper wound healing. He also discusses the essential postoperative adjuvant treatments (such as silicone dressings and compression therapy) to prevent recurrence.
- Preoperative assessment for surgery
- Possible preparatory medical treatment (injections)
- Quitting smoking is highly recommended.
- Post-operative adjuvant treatment planning
Intervention30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (depending on size and technique)
Surgical or Medical Precision Treatment
For surgical revision: Under local anesthesia (or general anesthesia for larger areas), Dr. Madjoudj will completely excise the undesirable scar. The wound is then closed using precise plastic surgery techniques: undermining the edges to reduce tension, deep dermal sutures with absorbable threads, and fine skin closure with very thin sutures or staples. Whenever possible, the new scar is aligned with the natural tension lines of the skin (Langer's lines). For medical treatments: intralesional corticosteroid injections are administered.
- Complete removal of the pathological scar
- Deep-layer tension-free closure
- Reorientation following skin tension lines
- Corticosteroid injections as part of medical treatment.
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Intervention30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (depending on size and technique)
Surgical or Medical Precision Treatment
For surgical revision: Under local anesthesia (or general anesthesia for larger areas), Dr. Madjoudj will completely excise the undesirable scar. The wound is then closed using precise plastic surgery techniques: undermining the edges to reduce tension, deep dermal sutures with absorbable threads, and fine skin closure with very thin sutures or staples. Whenever possible, the new scar is aligned with the natural tension lines of the skin (Langer's lines). For medical treatments: intralesional corticosteroid injections are administered.
- Complete removal of the pathological scar
- Deep-layer tension-free closure
- Reorientation following skin tension lines
- Corticosteroid injections as part of medical treatment.
Post-opératoireSeveral months to one year
Comprehensive Follow-Up and Supplemental Treatments
This is the most crucial phase, particularly for keloid scars. Sutures or staples are typically removed between days 10-15 post-op. Immediately following removal, we initiate adjuvant therapy: patients wear silicone gel sheeting 24/7 for 2-3 months, and/or a compression garment if the scar location permits. Monthly corticosteroid injections may be administered directly into the fresh scar to prevent hypertrophy. Regular follow-up appointments are maintained for at least one year to monitor progress.
- Removal of stitches
- Immediate initiation of adjuvant treatments (silicone, compression).
- Possible preventive corticosteroid injections
- Extended follow-up care to prevent recurrence
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Post-opératoireSeveral months to one year
Comprehensive Follow-Up and Supplemental Treatments
This is the most crucial phase, particularly for keloid scars. Sutures or staples are typically removed between days 10-15 post-op. Immediately following removal, we initiate adjuvant therapy: patients wear silicone gel sheeting 24/7 for 2-3 months, and/or a compression garment if the scar location permits. Monthly corticosteroid injections may be administered directly into the fresh scar to prevent hypertrophy. Regular follow-up appointments are maintained for at least one year to monitor progress.
- Removal of stitches
- Immediate initiation of adjuvant treatments (silicone, compression).
- Possible preventive corticosteroid injections
- Extended follow-up care to prevent recurrence
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, that's not possible. The goal of revision surgery is to replace it with a scar that is finer, flatter, more flexible, and closer in color to normal skin. We're talking about improvement, not complete disappearance.
The hypertrophic scar is thick, red, and itchy, but remains confined to the original wound area. It often improves spontaneously within 1-2 years. In contrast, keloid scars extend beyond the wound borders, continue growing over time, and never resolve on their own. Keloids have a strong genetic component and are more challenging to treat.
Yes, injections into dense scar tissue can be painful. Dr. Madjoudj may apply a topical numbing cream beforehand or mix the corticosteroid with a local anesthetic to minimize discomfort. The pain is brief, but the benefits are significant.
For keloid treatment, monthly injections may be required for 3 to 6 months before significant improvement (flattening, whitening) is noticeable. Following revision surgery, preventive injections are often administered monthly for several months.
Fractional laser treatment (CO2 or Erbium) can be highly effective for improving both texture and pigmentation in atrophic (indented) scars or red scars. For thick hypertrophic scars, it tends to be less effective than surgical revision or injectable treatments. Dr. Madjoudj will recommend laser therapy if it's the most suitable option for your specific case.
Yes, even old scars (several years old) can be improved through surgery, especially if they are wide, sunken, or adherent. However, the results on a mature, white scar will be less dramatic compared to a recent, red scar.
Yes, but extreme precautions must be taken. Dr. Madjoudj employs specific techniques (tension-free closure, deep sutures) and implements an aggressive postoperative preventive protocol (early corticosteroid injections, compression, silicone) to minimize the risk. He will inform you of the residual risks.
The cost varies depending on the size and location of the scar, as well as the type of treatment (simple surgical procedure or comprehensive protocol involving multiple injections). A personalized quote will be provided after your consultation.