Scars no longer need to be a burden. As a matter of fact you can help eliminate scars by turning to various options such as laser therapy and other resurfacing techniques.

Laser Therapy & Scar Removal

Laser therapy is an excellent option for scar reduction. There are different types of lasers that can treat different skin problems. In fact, there is a type of laser for every type of scar.

For example, pulsed dye lasers are the best option for hypertrophic and keloid scars. If the PDL is to be used on sensitive areas (lips, fingers, etc), the doctor may suggest intralesional anesthesia.

This procedure may produce a few side effects, such as redness or rashes. If this does occur you needn't worry because they will quickly disappear. Any lingering problems should be studied by your doctor.

Normal hypertrophic scars may require from two to four sessions. Keloid scars, however, may require more sessions.

Stretch marks can be treated with lower energy PDLs. This treatment should not produce as many side effects as a higher energy PDL. One or two treatments should be enough to achieve desired results.

Unfortunately, atrophic scars require ablative lasers to get results as non ablative scar treatment does not work well with these types of scars. The only real problem with this type of treatment is that ablative lasers are more damaging than their non-ablative counterparts, however, the proper medical supervision should keep this damage to a minimum.

Chemical Peels, Dermabrasion and Scar Creams for Scar Treatment

Chemicals peels have been used for ages to help remove skin imperfections such as blemishes and scars. This type of treatment consists in the use of different chemicals to remove different layers of the skin. For example, a light chemical peel may remove the epidermis while a deeper peel removes the epidermis as well as part of the dermis.

These treatments usually require up to two weeks of recovery time. The skin will crust over. Then it will scab, and once the scab has fallen off, you will see the smoother and younger looking the skin that was hidden below.

Dermabrasion is based on the use of an abrasive wand or micro-crystals to "sand-off" the epidermis. This procedure can lead to noticeable scar removal, but it will also require the use of anesthesia, painkillers, and careful wound care.

Another option is the use of scar creams. This type of treatment is different than the previous procedures because, not only can it help promote scar removal cream, but it can also help promote scar healing. Therefore, it is a good option to use once the wound has closed to help prevent the formation of scar tissue. If these products contain natural ingredients such as rose hip oil or snail serum, then they can be just as effective as laser therapy and other resurfacing techniques.