Wound - Burn Scar Treatment
No two scars and burns are alike. Individuals' skin structure, body response and general health status are the factors that change how scars and burns will take shape.
The scars that will occur during the healing process are as decisive as the formation of the wound. Smoking during the healing process, dehydration of the body, and the person having diabetes determine the degree and size of the scar that will occur.
The main reason for the formation of wounds and burn marks is that the body tries to repair the deterioration in the tissue. The cells in the injured area work harder than normal during the healing process. Both cell division and collagen production increase in these areas.
Scars may occur due to increased collagen secretion. These scars are categorized as keloid and hypertrophic. Keloid scars may continue to grow over time, while hypertrophic scars may shrink over time.
Treatment Methods Used for Old Wounds and Burn Scars
Techniques known as chemical peeling, sanding or shaving allow the injured tissue to peel off and be rebuilt by the body, thus eliminating scars and burns. For milder scars and burns, laser skin resurfacing applications can be performed.
In laser applications, if there is a scar tissue without elevation, it may be preferable to match the color of the scar to the skin color to lighten the appearance of the scar. One of the laser methods is to burn and reconstruct the scar area.
The laser we use in scar treatment is Fractional Carboxy Laser. We sometimes apply this treatment in combination with gold needle radiofrequency or BBL.