How do scar removal treatments work?
The answer to the question of how scar removal treatments work depends entirely on where you go to have the procedure, but for those who do their research carefully and choose an approved cosmetic surgery clinic that is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the process is likely to go a little something like this:
First things first, it is important to realise that scar removal is not an invasive or surgical procedure and is therefore classed as non-surgical or non-invasive by the industry. With this in mind, the treatment should be virtually pain-free and the downtime will be minimal, meaning you only need take a short amount of time out of your normal daily routine.
Scar removal uses the heat and intense light that laser technology offers to target scars left behind after surgery, the removal of tattoos, burns and stretch marks that have occurred as the result of pregnancy or quick and significant weight gain. It should always be carried out by a trained and experienced professional, as should any cosmetic treatment involving the use of powerful laser technology. Laser scar removal works by targeting the scar or stretch marks with intense heat and light from the laser, passing this slowly over the affected area breaks up the hard and compacted scar tissue and encourages the skin to generate fresh, healthy tissue.
Fractional pulses of laser light are used to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks and a high percentage of patients who have undergone the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved laser technology report a significant reduction in the visibility of scars and stretch marks. Both scars and stretch marks can cause emotional distress due to their sometimes very visible appearance, and as a result treatments that offer good results in scar removal and stretch mark removal have become increasingly popular among men and women.
Scar removal treatments, as well as reducing the appearance of the scar or scars in the treated area, can also leave the area smoother and more even in texture, allowing the person being treated to be more confident in their own skin and to wear the clothes and swimwear they want to without having to think twice. As with all cosmetic surgery, the overall idea is to improve self-confidence by correcting perceived body issues and laser treatments for scar removal and stretch mark removal follows this idea. As stretch marks and scarring is so common, we can expect to see the popularity of these treatments increase.
Find out more about scar removal from a reputable cosmetic surgery clinic and see how it could help to reduce the appearance of your scars or stretch marks.