Introducing Lasers for Scar Removal
by Margaret in Laser Scar Removal
Most people have a scar of some shape or size on their body. These are usually of no significance to us and are rarely noticed, but unfortunately for some people their scars can impact on their daily lives. Surgical scars, acne scars or even scaring resulting from an accident can be a painful visual reminder of past events or just embarrassing particularly if they are on the face or some other visible part of the body.
While no treatment for scars can remove the memory behind the scar, reducing the appearance of a scar can help decrease any visual reminder and self consciousness felt.
Laser scar removal is often and more accurately referred to as laser scar revision, as the visual appearance of the scar is lessened rather than removed. Even so, after receiving the right treatment, in most cases the scar will be barely noticeable even to those who know to look for it .
The type of scar you have, its age, your skin tone and any other treatments you have already tried before will all have an impact on the required treatment to achieve the best results. Recent refinements in laser technology have greatly increased the success rates in the treatment of prominent and unsightly scars.
Depending on the severity of scaring the treatment required will vary. For superficial scars or blemishes a laser may be used to encourage regeneration of the skin cells. In more severe scaring, like acne scaring the outer layer of the skin may be removed, this may either be using a laser or micro-dermabrasion (a type of skin exfoliation), before using a laser to stimulate the growth of fresh new skin cells and collagen, resulting over time in smooth and healthy looking skin .
Some redness and soreness can be expected after laser scar removal and you will need to adjust your skin care routine before and after treatment, specific advise about which will be supplied by the clinic you visit . While any redness will fade quickly it can take anywhere up to six months for the full effects of the scar treatments to become apparent as the treated areas of skin will need time to fully recover.
Before considering any kind of laser scar removal to change the appearance of your scars it is important to note that nothing can completely remove your scar, at best most treatments will reduce the appearance of a scar so that it is barely noticeable. Having a realistic expectation the outcome of laser scar removal will help you find the right advice and choose the right treatment for you.
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