How often do external defects make a person suffer not only psychologically, but also physically! Pain, itching, tightening of the skin bring him burns, postoperative or post-traumatic scars.
Modern cosmetologists have at their disposal the latest tools and devices for skin rejuvenation and treatment. This applies to devices for laser resurfacing of scars and facial skin.
Foreign experts in the field of cosmetology believe that laser scar resurfacing is the most effective and safe method. The aesthetic result of such a procedure depends on the type of scar and its size. In any case, the use of a laser will significantly improve its appearance; after the procedure, it will become less noticeable.
Cosmetology subdivides scars into several types:
- normotrophic scar;
- atrophic and hypotrophic scar, formed due to any damage to the skin, requiring treatment and restoration of collagen levels;
- hypertrophic scar arising from excessive formation of connective tissue during wound healing. This type of scars cannot resolve on its own, and it is in this case that laser resurfacing of scars is required.
In addition, a laser is used to remove keloid scars. This gives the necessary aesthetic effect. This procedure is complicated, and only a few clinics in our country effectively solve this problem.
Two methods are used to treat scarring with a laser. The first is based on the use of a neodymium laser, which is able to make scar tissue “normal”. With the help of such a laser, a significant softening of the scar occurs.
Another method is the so-called scar correction with microdermabrasion. The procedure is painless and effective. This is a laser resurfacing of scars (photo below) using an erbium laser. With this correction method, the smallest layers of scar tissue are gradually removed.
Combining these two techniques is especially effective. Laser resurfacing is very thin, with jewelry accuracy (up to one micron), it can eliminate scar tissue and push the mechanism of collagen synthesis, which renews the skin surface.
Such resurfacing of scars has another indisputable advantage - antibacterial properties of the effect on the skin. Thus, laser exposure completely eliminates the risk of complications. The duration of the course of treatment is individual, but on average to remove the scar will require from four to six procedures with an interval of six to nine weeks.
In the fight against scars of different types, good results were achieved by plastic surgeons. Depending on the type of scar, its size and other characteristics, a treatment technique is prescribed. It is possible to make scars less visible with the help of modern radiosurgical equipment by grinding.
This operation is especially effective for severe skin damage after acne. Reducing the width of the scar is possible only with the help of plastic surgery. Keloid scars are successfully treated with the radiosurgical method using corticosteroids.
Patients should know that a plastic surgery to correct the scar can be prescribed only after it has matured completely, and this happens no earlier than a year later. Over time, many scars fade, become less noticeable. But if a year after healing, the scar is still large and very noticeable, then it is advisable to raise the question of surgery.