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Damage to the skin in many forms may result in scarring. A scar is the result of rearrangement of collagen fibers in dermal layer of the skin. This rearrangements are not always taken place in its intact mode and may lead to formation of keloids and hypertrophic ones. Among many methods for scar reduction, laser resurfacing, dermabrasion and chemical peeling are more frequently used. Decision making regarding these rather invasive procedures for scar removal sometimes require consultation with an expert in these areas. On the following pages we introduce you to basic information including pros and cons, best candidate for each procedure, recovery time and pricing about these methods. Tissue formation occurs differently in different individuals. Some are more prone to development of keloids. Some skins may barely leave any sequel following healing process at all, fading into an imperceptible line. Whereas other may keloid which results in collagenation outside the barriers of the wound. These usually look dark and rope like. Not everyone is going to treat or be subject to the same elements during the healing phase. From sun exposure to smoking, to the area on which the injured skin resides - all these factors and more will effect the outcome of the mature keloid. keloids in areas which are not mobile will less likely stretch, while the ones on the legs may seem to fade more than those on the arms, stomach or back. Exfoliation and skin thickness can also contribute to the factors which affect scar healing process. Laser resurfacing is one of the methods by which layers of damaged skin ( lines, wrinkles, scar tissue, pigmentation and surface unevenness ) is removed using laser energy. Even though precision of laser resurfacing is one of its advantages over other resurfacing methods, treating only part of the skin with any resurfacing procedure may not produce an even complexion. Those who still have acne breakouts, are at no considerable risk to try YAG laser treatments. Some may see some improvements in their breakouts. Because its effects are less deep, the erbium laser does not cause collagen shrinkage in the dermis of the skin (the layer right below the epidermis), and some studies have shown that this is necessary for better long term effects for removal of scar tissue. Proper classification is important because differences in clinical characteristics determine the protocol for a facial scar removal treatment. Color, texture, and morphology, of lesions as well as previously applied treatments, will affect the laser parameters and number of treatments required for optimal improvement. Progress in laser technology and refinements in technique have made laser a preferred choice for keloid and hypertrophic scar removal treatment. A scar removal cream may function the same as peels to improve appearance of scars. This methods employs a variety of caustic chemicals for revision of several layers of skin selectively. The peeling solutions are "painted on," area-by-area of face, to ensure that the entire face is treated. After the skin heals, discoloration, wrinkles, scar tissue and other surface irregularities are often eliminated. Dermabrasion removal of scars involves
controlled surgical scraping that resurfaces the outermost layers
of the skin to give a smoother appearance. It can be done over the
full surface of the face or on small areas. Dermabrasion also may
be done in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures such as a
chemical peeling or face lift. Dermabrasion is used to treat a range
of skin imperfections including: Wrinkles and frown lines, pre-cancerous
skin growths, (keratoses), scar lesions (excluding burned skin,
acne scarring), post-surgery damages, skin
pigmentation, sun damage, tattoos, age spots, freckles. |
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