Scar Removal

Healing the Skin's Healing Process - Scar Removal

Scarring occurs when the wound-healing process is disrupted by certain factors such as too much or too little collagen. For example, a keloid scar is a mass of collagen.How severe or noticeable the scar is depends on the type and location of the injury.

Scar Treatment

Unfortunately, facial scarring can also be a source of embarrassment and low self-esteem. Today, new surgical procedures, Scar Removal /skin resurfacing technologies, and other treatments are making it possible for facial scars and scar tissue to be successfully erased or minimized, greatly improving the skin's appearance.

The word scar is derived from the Greek word eschara, meaning fireplace.

Scarring occur when the deep dermis layer of skin is damaged. The deeper the damage, the worse the scar.

Every skin injury or wound heals with a scar. The appearance of a scar however depends on the type and extent of the wound, as well as how an individual's body heals.

Factors affecting scar formation

1) The size and depth of the wound.

2) Location of the injury on the body.

3) The blood supply to the area.

4) Age of the person

5) The thickness, type and colour of the person's skin.

6) The direction of the scar.

Once a scar forms, it is permanent. However, it may be made less visible or displaced surgically.

Scar Removal Before And After

Scar Removal Before And After

There is no way to remove scars completely. However, a skilled surgeon can definitely improve the appearance of the scar by disguising it, relocating it, or minimizing its prominence.

Scar treatment procedures

1.The Laser Scar Removal/Laser surgery & resurfacing

2.Surgery

3.Steroid injections

4.Z-Plasty

5.Skin grafting