Scar removal treatments are minimally invasive cosmetic procedures that effectively minimize the visibility or completely remove the scars.
Scars are a natural part of healing process but they can sometimes be aesthetically unappealing and painful. They make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.
There are different types of scar removal treatments that can treat acne scars, surgical scars or the ones from the old injuries.
If you want to do something about your scars that don’t respond to creams and lotions, scar removal treatment might be your solution.
There are several types of scar removal treatments, which are chosen according to the type of scars. They include:
You might be a good candidate for these treatments if you are bothered by scars on different body areas. You can undergo these treatments at any age, provided that you are in a good physical health and you have realistic expectations from the procedure.
You may be a good candidate for scar removal treatment if you don’t have active skin disease in the area you wish to treat.
Scar removal treatments are effective non-surgical procedures that reduce the visibility of scars and make your skin smooth and tight. They can be fully customized to address your specific scar concerns and desired aesthetic goals.
They are quick and minimally uncomfortable and don’t require long recovery compared to surgical procedures.
The benefit of corticosteroid injections is that they flatten the raised scar tissue by breaking down the excess collagen, produced during healing time.
The benefit of laser therapy is that it stimulates collagen production and triggers your cells to produce new and smoother skin. After the treatment, your scars look lighter in color and are less noticeable.
Morpheus8 is very effective in scar removal because it triggers collagen production and remodels your skin. Your body’s healing processes gradually reduce the visibility of the scars.
Scar removal treatment can last between 15 to 120 minutes, depending on the type of treatment, and type and location of the scar.
The type of anesthesia depends on the type of treatment. Local anesthesia or topical numbing cream is typically used.
Scar removal treatments are minimally invasive non-surgical procedures that carry minimal risks, including:
Some possible risks of laser scar removal treatment include:
Some possible risks of corticosteroid injections include:
The duration of the results depends on the type of the treatment.
Results of laser therapy for scar removal are long-lasting but not permanent. You need 4 to 6 treatment sessions to achieve the desired results.
Results of corticosteroid injections are long-lasting after you complete a treatment cycle of 6 treatment sessions, once a month.
Results of Morpheus8 for scar removal are long-lasting after several treatment sessions. You will notice a gradual improvement in skin texture and reduction of scars.
The price of scar removal treatments depends on the type of procedure, and the type and size of the scar.
Before the procedure, you need to have a thorough consultation with Dr. Dragana Spica. She will ask you about your medical history and explain all the details of the procedure. During the examination, Dr. Spica will evaluate the type, age, cause, and location of the scar to determine which scar removal treatment type would be the best in your case.
Dr. Spica will advise you to stop taking certain vitamins, supplements and blood-thinning medications like Aspirin.
If you are undergoing corticosteroid injections for scar removal, Dr. Spica will recommend avoiding direct sun exposure, and waxing or shaving the treatment area.
On the day of your scar removal treatment, Dr. Dragana Spica will go through the details again.
Your treatment area is cleaned and a topical numbing cream or local anesthesia is applied to it.
According to your treatment plan, Dr. Spica will perform the procedure.
For corticosteroid injections, Dr. Spica will inject corticosteroids directly into your scar.
For Morpheus8, Dr. Spica uses handheld applicator to deliver RF energy into your skin affected by the scar.
For laser therapy, Dr. Spica will use a handheld laser applicator to emit the laser energy to your treatment area.
When the procedure is finished, you can go home.
Scar removal treatment is generally well tolerated because of topical numbing cream or local anesthesia.
The duration of scar removal treatment recovery period depends on the type of the procedure.
Downtime after Morheus8 for scar removal lasts just a couple of days when the redness and swelling should subside. During recovery, you should avoid direct sun exposure and keep your treatment area clean.
After corticosteroid injections for scar removal, the downtime is minimal and lasts for a couple of hours. However, in the days after the treatment you should avoid direct sun exposure and wearing makeup.
Laser therapy for scar removal may require a longer downtime. It may last between 3 to 10 days. During that time, you should avoid direct sun exposure, apply cold packs to reduce swelling and use mild skin moisturizers.
You should pay attention to the presence of bruising and swelling. Inform Dr. Spica if you experience extensive swelling or pain, if you develop a fever, headache or any other unusual side effects.
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