Laser-Scar Removal - drkonainclinic.com

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Scar Removal

A scar is an unpleasant reminder of a healthy body process, created when your skin repairs the wound caused by an accident, infection, inflammation or surgery. Scars vary in shape and size . They may start as red and thick and fade over time or turn flat, sunken or lumpy – leading you to wonder about cosmetic procedures to eliminate them.

Types of Scar

Over time, most scars will diminish in appearance and become almost invisible if left alone. This does not always happen, and some type of scars even become worse over time.

Keloid scars, for example, is characterized by raised scars that are red in color and extend beyond the area of the initial injury. These, rather than fading over time, gradually build up.
Hypertrophic scarring is the most common type of scarring that results from an improperly healed cut or other injury. these scars are often raised slightly above the surrounding skin, and may be slightly discolored. Smaller hypertrophic scars heal to some degree over time, but many will always be visible without scar removal.
Acne scars are a result of severe acne. There are many type of acne scars, ranging from deep pits to scars that are angular or wavelike in appearance.
Contracture scars are caused after a burn injury. These scars tighten skin, which can impair the ability to move.

Laser Scar Removal

Laser scar removal can reduce or eliminate the appearance of all the above types of scars. Laser scar removal is the treatment of scars with beams of laser light in such a way as to reduce their appearance, as well as allowing and encouraging the regrowth of healthy skin in their place. In addition to reducing the appearance of scars, laser scar removal treatments can help keep scars from coming back.

Other Scar Removal Treatment Includes:

Surgical treatment: Surgical scar treatment involves surgical removal of scar tissue, followed by closing the wound and suturing the area carefully to reduce the size and visibility of the scar. Once the new incision heals, the scar should be thinner and less noticeable. This method is used for large and/or wide scars that will not respond to less invasive revision techniques.
Dermabrasion: For depressed scars, such as acne scarring, dermabrasion treatment may be appropriate. This technique resurface or sand down the skin to produce a smoother and more even skin tone. This method is best for shallow scars and depressions and may be a part of a larger scar treatment plan.
Steroid injections: Steroid injections may be used as a standalone treatment, or combined with other methods. The treatment can reduce the size of certain scars, such as keloids (tough, thick scars that form and stick out from trauma sites), though they are not always effective on their own.