TYPES OF SCAR
Scars can occur after skin a wound, cut or skin condition. Scars are part of the natural process of healing but are more likely to occur if
- a surgical incision or cut goes across the natural collagen fibres
- there has been inflammation or infection in the skin
- some types of scarring such as keloid scars are influenced by genetics
1) Surgical Scarring/ Scarring after injury-
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Hypertrophic Contracture
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2) Acne Scarring
Types include;
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3) Keloid Scarring
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Initially applying the right dressings and using products that hydrate and soothe skin as well as settle inflammation can help minimise scar formation
Skin Treatment for Scars
In clinic treatment options for scarring include;
- chemical peels
- cryotherapy
- radio frequency and HIFU energy based devices offer more intense healing
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Often treating scarring early, and using a mix of treatments gets by far the best results
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These treatments are also great for other common issues seen along side scarring such as;
- post inflammatory erythema
- pigmentation
- stretch marks
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