What is Scar Removal?
Scars can develop from acne, infections, chickenpox, surgery, or trauma. While most scars improve over time, early intervention can affect scar remodeling and minimize its appearance.
Am I a Good Candidate?
You are a good candidate for scar removal treatments if:
- You are in generally good health.
- You do not have any active skin infections or conditions that could interfere with treatment.
- You have scars resulting from acne, infections, chickenpox, surgery, or trauma.
- Your scars are either red raised scars or depressed scars.
- You have realistic expectations about the results and understand that multiple sessions may be needed.
- You are aware that some bruising and swelling may occur post-treatment.
- Your skin type and color are compatible with the recommended treatment options.
- You are willing to follow a combination treatment plan for the best results.
- You can commit to multiple treatment sessions as required.
- You do not smoke, or you are willing to quit smoking, as smoking can impair healing.
- Your scars are stable and not undergoing any recent changes.
- You have consulted with a qualified dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon who has evaluated your scars and medical history.
- You do not have medical conditions such as autoimmune diseases or blood disorders that could complicate treatment.
- You are committed to following post-treatment care instructions to ensure optimal healing and results.
Benefits:
- Reduced visibility of scars, leading to smoother and clearer skin.
- Lightening of red, raised scars for a more even skin tone.
- Boosted self-esteem due to improved skin appearance.
- Increased confidence in social and professional interactions.
- Availability of various treatments tailored to different scar types, such as laser therapy, injections, and surgical methods.
- Customized treatment plans that combine multiple techniques for optimal results.
- Procedures like collagen lasers and subcision stimulate natural collagen production, promoting skin rejuvenation and elasticity.
- Many treatments involve minimal discomfort and downtime, allowing for quick recovery.
- Advanced techniques ensure precise targeting of scar tissue with reduced risk to surrounding skin.
- Sustained improvements with proper treatment and aftercare.
- Potential for permanent scar reduction with consistent follow-up sessions.
- Smoother skin surface with reduced roughness and unevenness.
- Enhanced skin texture, making scars less noticeable.
- Early intervention can prevent scars from becoming more pronounced over time.
- Reduced risk of developing hypertrophic or keloid scars with timely treatment.
- Personalized approach based on individual skin type, scar characteristics, and medical history.
- Expert guidance from dermatologists or cosmetic surgeons for tailored treatment plans.
More Details:
Scars can develop as the result of acne or other types of inflammatory problems of the skin, such as infections, chickenpox, surgery or trauma. Most scars improve with time. However, early intervention may affect the way a scar remodels itself and may minimize its appearance. Depending on the type of scar, laser sessions using combination fractional and traditional laser resurfacing and cortisone injection are best, while surgical excision is recommended for those cases of keloidal scarring.
Red raised scars respond well to lasers that decrease their blood supply, which leads a lighter, flatter and softer scar. Sometimes injections of steroids and occlusive dressings are good adjuncts to improve results.
Depressed scars come in different varieties. Those that have sharp edges are either treated with a resurfacing laser or TCA application to smooth out the edges, or the scar is removed surgically and re-sutured properly. Scars that have soft edges (typically acne scars) are best filled using injection of a filling agent or by stimulating production of one’s own collagen below the scar to elevate it. This is done precisely using the laser treatments referred to as “collagen laser”. Subcision, a surgical method that involves numbing the skin with local anesthesia, and then breaking the scar using a special needle is a technique that not only breaks the fibers of scars tissue that depress the skin but it also stimulates new collagen formation that elevates the scar.
Some bruising and swelling develop for a few days after the treatment. More than one treatment session is needed for best results.
Generally, a combination treatment is the recommended approach to obtain the best results.
