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Improve your Facial Appearance with Scar Revision Technique in London

  • Dr. Edwin Anthony
  • Sep 28, 2016
  • 2 min read

Facial or body scars is not a new thing in the medical field. A lot of people suffer from it; either they have undergone a surgery anytime in their life or have ever met with a bad accident. Facial scars are one of the reasons for loss of confidence in a person. However, with so much advancements taking place in medical science, you don’t have to live with scars throughout your life. Instead, you can have a glowing face, leaving a good impression on everyone. Many cosmetic surgeons around the world have taken up scar revision operations in London and have come up with successful results. To combat scars and dramatically improve their appearance, these surgeons offer different treatment options. However, your treatment option will be decided once your doctor examines you. It will also depend on the size, location and characteristics of the scar. Different types of scars, including Burn scars, Keloid scars and Hypertrophic scars; respond to different types of treatments. Here are the three common scar treatments that are usually provided for such scars in hospitals across the globe.

Steroid Treatment

After the doctor has discussed diagnosis and treatment options with you, this scar reducing technique will only take 5-15 minutes in total. Small amounts of steroid injections are used at set intervals (usually 6 weeks) to reduce mature scars. Scars older than a year are termed as mature scars. Keloid scars are also treated using this technique and after 4 to 6 sessions, they start giving satisfying results.

Surgical Scar Revision

To reposition or reduce the size of the scar, doctors prefer for this type of treatment. Under this technique, the scar is removed with a surgery and the skin is closed with stitches. It creates a more cosmetically appealing scar.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Acne scarring and pitted scars can be effectively treated through pixel laser. Heat is used in this technique to remove the topmost layer of the skin, enabling the growth of healthy new skin.

Before undertaking any one of the surgeries for scar revision in London, the doctors will discuss all surgical possibilities with the patient. Besides, they let the patient know about various risks involved in each scar technique. The utmost aim of any of the above mentioned treatments is to cover the scar, relocate it, or lessen its prominence.

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