Scars are the sequel of any trauma or infection on the skin. Although scars fade over time, some tend to be still very conspicuous, especially facial scars. Facial scars can have a negative effect on the self-confidence of a person. Such people can benefit greatly from our procedures to reduce scarring.
Various parameters are taken into consideration while treating a scar like depending on the site of the scar, type, and depth, treatment is customised for each individual patient.
Our clinic is fully equipped with the latest treatment modalities for scar treatment either surgically or non surgically. Among the various non-surgical equipment are Co2 laser, RF, and Dermabrasion. Other nonsurgical treatment modalities include Dermal Injections, peels specially designed for scars, and resurfacing lasers.
Surgical options of scar revision include Z-Plasty and skin grafting performed only in special cases where there is a limitation in using non-surgical treatment modalities.
TREATMENTS AVAILABLE:
1. Scar revision (surgical)
2. Chemical peels
3. Fillers and lipoinjection
4. LASER resurfacing
It is of utmost importance to understand that no matter what technique is used it is not possible to eliminate scars completely.
The best outcomes are scar reduction, reduction in scar pigmentation, flattening of elevated scars or conversion of broad scars into a thin line.
Depressed scars can also be improved and camouflaged with the use of fillers or fat grafting. Another surgical method of scar treatment, especially suited for facial scars is the use of techniques which re-orient scars along existing facial lines and creases making them less easily noticeable.
Hyperpigmentation or darkening of scars. These are also treatable, albeit not completely with LASERS and chemical peels. More often than not, a combination of treatments is used. Another form of scarring is keloid or hypertrophic scars which are areas of raised, unsightly and dark coloured and occur at the site of an injury or burns.
They can also be managed by various modalities like intralesional injections, skin grafting and resurfacing with LASERS. This often requires multiple sessions before results are satisfactory.