Scar Treatment
Scars may be formed for many different reasons; any burn, injury, or surgery, can cause a scar. Acne scars are stubborn, and no single treatment is best for everyone. It is not bad at all if it’s small or in a location that’s easy to conceal. But when it’s not, you may wonder if there’s a way to treat it. The truth is, the scar will never completely go away. So what are the solutions that can help reduce its size and change its appearance? In this blog, we will discuss its cause and the best possible way to recover from it.
Types of Scars
Scars—what does that word bring to mind? Before looking for scar treatment, one must know what its different types are.
Acne Scars
- If you've had severe acne, you probably have scars to prove it. This type of scar is the result of acne that’s since healed.
Hypertrophic scars
- Like keloid scars, hypertrophic scars are the result of excess collagen being produced at the site of a wound. However, not as much collagen is produced in hypertrophic scars compared with keloid scars.
Contracture scars
- These types are scars occur after a larger patch of skin is lost through injury or a burn. They occur when the skin ’shrinks’, leading to tightness and a restriction in movement.
Keloid scars
- A keloid scar is a thick raised scar. It is an overgrowth of tissue that occurs when too much collagen is produced at the site of the wound. The scar keeps growing, even after the wound has healed. A keloid scar isn't harmful to your physical health, but it can cause emotional distress.
Machine We use
Soprano ICE Platinum, which has been proven safe and effective for all body parts or skin types, offers the most synergistic benefits of the three most effective wavelengths for hair removal. Starting the process of removing unwanted body hair with laser hair removal can seem like a big decision, but if we talk about its outcomes, there isn't a better, more effective, safe, comfortable, and result-driven laser than this.
Achieving your best skin requires careful planning and consistent care. Follow our proven process for optimal results.
How Laser Hair Removal Operates
Body hairs prevent the skin from pollution and contagious diseases, but some people may wish to remove them permanently for cosmetic reasons. If you are suffering from a condition that causes excess hair growth, don’t hesitate to go for a laser procedure, which is one of the leading aesthetic procedures performed worldwide over the past two decades. If you’ve finally decided, you might also be interested in knowing the checklist before your first hair removal session.
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Physical Exam
The very first step is that your dermatologist or physician examine you, review all your medical history, and discuss expectations. Discuss all your history, whether you have received any cosmetic injections in the treated area in the past 6 months or not.
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Avoid Chemical Products
Please refrain from using irritant substances before and after the treatment.
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Test
A specialist should perform a test patch 24 hours before the hair removal treatment.
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Waxing, dying, bleaching, and threading
Don’t practice such activities before treatment to improve your chances of achieving permanent hair reduction.
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Tattoos
These should be covered with tape by the technician during treatment. If the laser is used over an area that is tattooed, the pigment in the ink will be targeted, resulting in burning, pain, and severe skin damage.
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Waxing, dying, bleaching, and threading
Don’t practice such activities before treatment to improve your chances of achieving permanent hair reduction.
What Are The Possible Ways to Minimize or Treat Scars?
- iPixel
iPixel is one of the most advanced laser skin-resurfacing treatments currently available. Approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the technology is aimed at improving the appearance of acne scars, blemishes, and wrinkles. This new generation of treatment does minimal damage to the outer skin layer thus minimising redness and downtime.
- Subcision
Subsicion is a minor in-office surgical procedure that’s used to treat acne scars. It involves inserting a small needle into your skin to release the acne scar from the underlying tissue. This allows your skin to rise and diminish the appearance of the acne scar.
- TCA Cross
The TCA CROSS is effective in treating various acne scar types particularly deep. This simple procedure outperforms even the most powerful and latest lasers. It involves the application of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) for a targeted chemical reconstruction (CROSS) aimed at diminishing acne scars. By stimulating collagen synthesis, it effectively raises the depth of these rooted scars, restoring damaged skin and resurfacing them for a smoother, rejuvenated appearance.
- Mono Threads
Mono threads can work wonders on atrophic acne scars. This technique works in a two-fold action – the needle used to insert the threads uses a Subsicion technique to cut any retracting old acne scars. Secondly, once the needle is removed the threads left behind will stimulate collagen production in the long run causing the skin to become plumper and more even in appearance. The effects of these techniques are typically permanent after 3-6 sessions.
- Microneedling
It is mainly used on the face and can treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores. It increases the production of collagen and elastin fibers within the skin, making it smooth, firm, and toned. It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. This stimulates the body’s natural healing process to produce new collagen and skin tissue. The session depends on the severity of the scars; for mild to moderate scars, it may take 3-6 sessions spaced over 4-6 weeks. For more severe scars, you may need up to 12 sessions. Keep in mind that it can take up to 6 months to see the desired result.
Your scars are an undeniable part of your history, but they don’t have to be your future. If you are looking for scars treatment, we welcome you to book a consultation with us. Alternatively, please contact us to speak to one of our experts.
- Sunscreen
Take care of your skin even after the treatment. Apply SPF 30 or 50 sunscreen to the treated area to protect it from sun damage for no less than a week after treatment.