Different types of scars and possible treatments
Scars are very common and most people will have at least one somewhere on their body, either as a result of an injury, skin condition such as acne, or surgery. Scars can vary greatly in size, shape, colour and visibility and while some people will be perfectly happy with the scars they have, some can become very self-conscious and in turn lack the confidence to wear certain items of clothing, make new friends, get that promotion at work and so on. Lacking body confidence can have serious knock-on effects in both a personal and professional capacity and offering effective treatments for the different types of scars can make a huge difference to many people.
So, what are the different types of scars? Scars differ depending on where they occur on the body, for example, abnormal scars can form on the joints (where the skin is constantly being moved and stretched during the healing process), on the tips of the shoulder, on the ear lobes and in the centre of the chest. Abnormal scarring refers to two types of scar: a hypertrophic scar – a raised scar that appears very red and that happens when the body over heals a wound, and a keloid scar – an overgrowth of tissue caused by the body producing too much collagen. Different types of scars occur on different types of skin, for example stretch marks are a type of scar and these appear on areas of the body that undergo significant and quick weight gain.
Whatever type of scar a person has, there are various treatments available from cosmetic surgery specialists in clinics across the UK, and consumers should look out for those that have been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). One such treatment uses fractional laser light pulses to target scar tissue, break it down and encourage the growth of new and healthy skin cells, so reducing the visibility of many types of scar, including stretch marks and scars left by tattoo removal. This type of scar removal is said to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks by between 51 and 75 per cent, which is revolutionary. Until recently, people relied on the promises of creams, oils and gels that claimed to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, but research shows that this laser treatment is far more effective, even after the first 30-minute treatment.
It is important to remember that there are many products and pieces of technology that claim to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, but consumers should look for the seal of approval from the United States FDA before parting with their money.
For more information on treatments for different types of scars, look for cosmetic surgery specialists in a registered clinic near you and look for the FDA seal of approval.
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