How often external defects make a person suffer not only psychologically, but also physically! Pain, itching, skin tightening bring him post-burn, post-operative 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 safest 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 divides 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 that occurs when excessive formation of connective tissue during wound healing. This type of scars cannot dissolve on their own, and it is in this case that scar polishing is required.laser.
In addition, the laser is used to remove keloid scars. This gives the desired aesthetic effect. This procedure is complicated, and only a few clinics in our country effectively solve this problem.
Two methods are used to treat scars with a laser. The first is based on the use of a neodymium laser, which is able to make "normal" scar tissue. With the help of such a laser, a significant softening of the scar occurs.
Another method is the so-called microdermabrasion scar correction. The procedure is painless and effective. This is laser resurfacing of scars (photos below) using an erbium laser. With this method of correction, the smallest layers of scar tissue are gradually removed.
The combination of these two methods is especially effective. Laser resurfacing is very thin, with jewelry precision (up to one micron) is able to eliminate scar tissue and push the mechanism of collagen synthesis, which renews the surface of the skin.
Such resurfacing of scars has another indisputable advantage - the 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, four to six procedures with a break of six to nine weeks will be required to remove the scar.
In the fight against scars of various types, plastic surgeons have achieved good results. Depending on the type of scar, its size and other characteristics,treatment technique. 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 radiosurgery using corticosteroids.
Patients should know that plastic surgery to correct a scar can only be scheduled after it has fully matured, and this happens no earlier than a year later. Over time, many scars fade and 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.
