Laser
Rejuvenation
Laser scar removal can be performed with local anesthesia
depending on the size of the scar area. A high frequency
pulsating laser penetrates the skin of the scar and
focuses its heat on the cellular layer. This heat
destroys the cell layer and stops blood supply to
the scar tissues which leads to the eventual reduction
of the scar.
Several treatments two to three months apart may be
required to remove all or most of the scar. The standard
laser skin rejuvenation recovery process is minimal,
but will include some mild discomfort which can be
managed with oral pain medication.
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Dermabrasion
By scraping the surface of the scar tissue, the raised
scarring can be reduced and new cell growth promoted
through dermabrasion. When the dermabrasion treatment
is finished, the area will scab over and begin to
heal to form a better scar with new skin.
Difficult
to treat keloid scars respond best to this treatment,
and this procedure is not recommended for those with
minor scarring, because essentially, it is trading
one type of scar for another. Please go to our section
on dermabrasion and microdermabrasion to know more.
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Surgical Excision
In some cases, a scar may need to be completely removed
by surgical excision. In this case the old scar is
replaced by a new scar with more symmetrical or less
noticeable. Under local anesthetic in an office or
out-patient facility, a doctor will remove the scar,
after which you will be instructed to keep it bandaged
and dry for up to two days.
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Collagen
Injections
In the case of atrophic scars, which are sunken, collagen
can be injected into the deeper layers of a scar tissue
to help it become raised and lie flush with the rest
of the skin’s surface. The minimal risk linked to
collagen injections is the allergic reaction to collagen,
however, prior to your injection you will be tested
for the allergy. There is no down time or risk involved
in these treatments, however you may need several
treatments to raise a very deep scar, and the results
may not be permanent, due to the absorption of collagen
into the body.
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