What are the reasons to undergo scar reduction therapy?

Many people with scars in hard-to-hide places choose scar reduction therapy to make scars less noticeable. Scars are permanent, but scar reduction therapy can reduce their appearance or eliminate them.

What are the types of scar reduction treatments?

Scar reduction treatments include: • Injections. Steroids may be infused into the skin to reduce the protrusion of keloid and hypertrophic scars. Injections can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatments. Topical treatments. Scars caused by injuries, wounds, and acne can often be treated with ointments and creams. These can reduce the discoloration and elevation of a scar and can be found in both over-the-counter and prescription varieties. Laser scar removal. A laser can be carefully guided along the surface of the scar. This works by stimulating collagen production and reorganization to improve the texture of the skin while vascular settings on the laser help to reduce the redness in the scar. Treatments are typically performed in an outpatient environment without the need for anesthesia.

When we are injured or have surgery, scars are a natural part of the skin’s healing process. However, there are many different kinds of scars that may develop due to the nature of the injury and other factors like ethnicity, genetics, age, and sex.