Scar Treatments: When one endures a scar, be it from trauma/injury, acne, chicken pox or stretch marks, many develop insecurities along with it. Fortunately, with todayâEUR(TM)s technology there are many options available that can minimize or erase these scars. Finding a reputable skin care clinic that offers scar removal treatments led by a senior medical esthetician and a doctor can possibly give you the best results under the proper supervision. Having a consultation to have both your scar and your skin type assessed is the first step to treating the scar.
COMMON TREATABLE SCARS
Acne Scars
Stretch marks: Stretch marks first appear as reddish or purple lines, but tend to gradually fade to a lighter range. They are usually caused from pregnancy or rapid loss of weight.
COMMON TREATMENTS FOR SCARS
Fractional Laser
Fractional laser is a treatment that works. Whether your scaring concerns are from acne, surgery/injury, or stretch marks, fractional skin resurfacing can be an option.
Ablative laser usually refers to the old school style of resurfacing which was a scorch and burn approach to tighten the skin. The results were greatâEUR¦sometimes, but pigment loss was high, the skin was tight, and demarcation lines were noticeable. Now we have more options. A semi-ablative or non-ablative fractional laser results in quicker healing time, less pigment risk, and better scar treatment.
Microdermabration / Chemical Peels
Microdermabration and chemical peels are exfoliation procedures that gently resurface the skin. This is an effective treatment for superficial scars. Both of these treatments remove dead and damaged surface skin cells revealing fresh, undamaged skin. A combination of these treatments is ideal for light to mild scaring or hyper pigmentation. For best results, multiple treatments may be required.
IPL âEUR" Intense Pulse Light
This procedure is more commonly known as photo rejuvenation. Â Photo rejuvenation is a non-invasive treatment that erases superficial skin damage like hyper pigmentation without disruption of the skin's surface, hence, no downtime.
All of the above treatments are highly effective, however before beginning any scar removal treatment it is recommended to find a reputable skin care clinic that has the experience and correct equipment to treat your scaring.
COMMON TREATABLE SCARS
Acne Scars
- Ice pick Scars: Acne is the most common cause for ice pick scarring. Although the width is minimal, the scars are deep.
- Boxed Scars: Boxed scars are usually larger than the ice pick scars with angular scars with sharp vertical edges, and resemble the scars left by chicken pox.
- Rolling scars: Rolling scars can be wide yet shallow and give the skin a wave-like appearance.
- Hypertrophic Scars: Hypertrophic scars are raised and lumpy.
- Hyper pigmentation: Hyper pigmentation refers to the reddish or brownish marks that are often confused with scars because they can last for months.
Stretch marks: Stretch marks first appear as reddish or purple lines, but tend to gradually fade to a lighter range. They are usually caused from pregnancy or rapid loss of weight.
COMMON TREATMENTS FOR SCARS
Fractional Laser
Fractional laser is a treatment that works. Whether your scaring concerns are from acne, surgery/injury, or stretch marks, fractional skin resurfacing can be an option.
Ablative laser usually refers to the old school style of resurfacing which was a scorch and burn approach to tighten the skin. The results were greatâEUR¦sometimes, but pigment loss was high, the skin was tight, and demarcation lines were noticeable. Now we have more options. A semi-ablative or non-ablative fractional laser results in quicker healing time, less pigment risk, and better scar treatment.
Microdermabration / Chemical Peels
Microdermabration and chemical peels are exfoliation procedures that gently resurface the skin. This is an effective treatment for superficial scars. Both of these treatments remove dead and damaged surface skin cells revealing fresh, undamaged skin. A combination of these treatments is ideal for light to mild scaring or hyper pigmentation. For best results, multiple treatments may be required.
IPL âEUR" Intense Pulse Light
This procedure is more commonly known as photo rejuvenation. Â Photo rejuvenation is a non-invasive treatment that erases superficial skin damage like hyper pigmentation without disruption of the skin's surface, hence, no downtime.
All of the above treatments are highly effective, however before beginning any scar removal treatment it is recommended to find a reputable skin care clinic that has the experience and correct equipment to treat your scaring.
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