Scars and injuries are common issues found on the skin. A scar is an area of fibrous tissue left behind on the skin after damaged tissue has healed. When tissue is damaged, the body repairs the wound by increasing the production of the tough protein collagen at the wound site. A keloid is a large, irregular scar that outgrows the site of initial surgery. A hypertrophic scar is an overgrown scar that remains within the confines of the initial injury or cut. The tendency toward the development of hypertrophic scars may be inherited. Hypertrophic scars are usually present without symptoms, pink and relatively firm.

Disclaimer

This is to be only used as an educational piece and individuals should not use it to self-diagnose a condition or problem. Treatment results will vary, talk to a practitioner to see if any of these treatments or procedures are right for you.

Treatments for Scars and Injuries

• Excel® V
• Fraxel® Dual
• Fraxel® Repair CO2
• N-Lite Laser
• Subscision for Scars
• Versapulse®