Hypertrophic scars and the similar keloid scars are typically formed from facial pimples, cuts and burns. They have a tenor which is different from unaffected skin, and they look denser and raised. Some scars also have a reddish coloration. For these reasons, lots of individuals are eyeing for methods of hypertrophic scar removal.
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How to remove the scars?
Usually, the first recommendation of dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons is to wait. Hypertrophic and keloid scars are still usually innervated. They have blood vessels even if they have shortage oil glands. They seem raised because of collagen, which the body formed in attempt to heal the prior pimple or wound. After months or years, the red coloring will vanish and the scar will start to get smaller. If you categorically wish to get rid of your scars, then you can refer your dermatologist for clinical hypertrophic scar removal. The approaches might embrace one or more of the following: pulse dye laser, topical steroid injection, surgery and silicone scar removal. However, these approaches may still take at least 4 weeks before displaying positive outcomes.
Treatment procedures
Following are methods on how to treat hypertrophic scarring:
- Laser treatment- Exceedingly effective in confiscating scars, laser surgery encompasses vaporizing the scar tissues one level at a time, beginning at the uppermost sheet of skin. This will then expose the lower skin sheet and therefore, start the growth of new collagen tissues. Length of treatment may differ contingent on the depth of the injury. Patients are recommended to undergo laser treatment a few times so as to attain maximum effect.
- Chemical peels- This process encompasses application of certain chemicals on the scar to confiscate the upper dermis and encourage skin exfoliation. As new skin ripens, the blemishing becomes invisible. However, this might be an expensive technique of scar removal as a patient has to have several peeling sittings for better outcomes.
- Dermabrasion- This technique is normally used for the improvement of the appearance of scars and fine lines. The patient must be under general anesthesia as this process encompasses deliberately “cutting” the skin and triggering it to bleed. When the wound reconciles, impaired skin removed during the abrasion procedure is substituted with novel skin growths.
Elimination of hypertrophic scars is chiefly because of aesthetic reasons as having them is not dangerous in any way. You can visit Dr. Prashant Baranwal’s clinic to know more.
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M.B.B.S., M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery)
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