Removal of scars and other non-surgical laser treatments
The way we look often affects how we feel and our levels of self-confidence and these days there are both more pressures to look a certain way and more methods of altering the way we look. The pressures come largely from what the media choose to show us from the fickle world of fashion and vain celebrity culture from across the world – something which many of us are obsessed with. So when medical surgery, an accident or injury, or significant weight gain as a result of pregnancy or puberty leaves us with scars, we are bound to look for a way to reduce their visibility or remove them altogether.
Thankfully, the development of modern techniques means that this is now possible to do exactly this, with the use of specifically designed lasers. But it is important for consumers to realise that choosing a provider for non-surgical treatments such as laser treatments for the removal of scars and laser hair removal is just as important as when choosing a surgical provider. This is because, when used by untrained or unskilled staff, lasers can burn the skin and do lasting damage to the areas being treated.
Scars can be removed by administering fractional pulses of laser light to the area which is proven to break down the scar tissue and encourage the growth of new tissue. This new tissue will be the same (or a similar) colour to the surrounding, healthy skin, and therefore the visibility of the scarred area will be significantly reduced. Unlike the many lotions and potions available over the counter that claim to reduce the visibility of scars, the use of fractional laser light is the only treatment to be have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), following extensive research into its effective and safety and subsequent testing.
Other non-surgical treatments such as laser hair removal, Botox and so on have also become increasingly effective over the last few years and are therefore more widely available and more cost effective. But again, these should all be carried out by trained nurses and aesthetic practitioners to minimise the associated risks and ensure the results are as good as they can be. Consumers should look for clinics that are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and that are on the Treatments You Can Trust register (as set up by the Independent Healthcare Advisory Service – IHAS – to ensure there are regulations around injectable treatments).
For more information on non-surgical treatments to remove scars, book in for a free consultation at your nearest CQC-registered cosmetic surgery clinic.
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