Scars can be very noticeable and many people are also scared.\u00a0Fortunately, there are many ways to remove or reduce scars, such as peeling, laser treatment or bandages.\u00a0On this page you can read about the possibilities and the expected results.<\/p>\n
Scar correction: removal and fading of scars<\/strong><\/p>\n If the skin gets damaged, scarring can occur.\u00a0Damage to the skin can occur due to, among other things, cuts, abrasions, lacerations, burns and bites.\u00a0But also for example due to inflammation or acne.<\/p>\n The wound healing is different per person and there are many (genetic) factors that jointly determine what a scar will look like.\u00a0People with dark skin and people with very light skin and reddish hair more often have excessive scarring after skin damage.\u00a0Also, skin damage at certain places on the body is more likely to form a scar.<\/p>\n There are several problems that can arise with scarring:<\/strong><\/p>\n When a wound is not well healed, you can choose to have the scar improved by the plastic surgeon.\u00a0There will always be a scar.\u00a0Also little can be done on the size of the scar.\u00a0The plastic surgeon tries to improve the shape of the scar and make it less conspicuous.\u00a0The result of a scar correction is uncertain, because as mentioned (also the new) scar formation is difficult to predict.<\/p>\n The consultation<\/strong><\/p>\n During the conversation with the doctor you have the opportunity to ask questions and ask for explanation or more information.\u00a0The plastic surgeon will ask why you want a scar correction and what you expect from the surgery and the result.\u00a0The following issues can also be discussed during the consultation:<\/p>\n The scar correction<\/strong><\/p>\n Time is the best treatment\u00a0for\u00a0new, still active scars\u00a0;\u00a0eventually, scars will become less thick and paler. For the treatment of badly healed scars, different options are possible.\u00a0Together with your doctor you can decide for which treatment you qualify.\u00a0Sometimes only a small amount is needed for a large effect and in other cases a combination of treatments is required.\u00a0The possibilities for scar correction are:<\/p>\n Scars caused by acne are often treated with laser.<\/p>\n Surgical scar correction<\/strong><\/p>\n If there is a big chance that a newly made scar will look more beautiful than the existing scar, a\u00a0surgical scar correction\u00a0can be performed.\u00a0An existing scar can be badly healed by complications in initial healing or by the circumstances in which the scar has developed.<\/p>\n With scar removal treatment, the old scar is removed.\u00a0This happens under local anesthesia.\u00a0The new wound is repaired with the aid of various plastic surgical techniques.\u00a0In doing so, care must be taken to place the scar in such a way that it stands out as little as possible.\u00a0This can be, for example, in an already existing skin fold.\u00a0The duration of the procedure depends on the size and location of the scar.<\/p>\n The pain after the procedure is usually minimal.\u00a0Attachments in the face are usually removed after 4 to 6 days.\u00a0Sutures on a different spot on the body are usually removed after about 7 to 10 days.\u00a0Use is also made of soluble sutures that do not have to be removed.<\/p>\n Restore after the scar correction<\/strong><\/p>\n The burden of non-surgical treatments such as the corticosteroid tape is minimal and therefore there is no question of a ’recovery after treatment’.\u00a0The surgical scar correction is somewhat more stressful, but this is also a slight procedure.\u00a0The pain after the operation is often small.\u00a0If you do suffer from this, you can take paracetamol here.<\/p>\n The possible swelling and pain can last for about two weeks after the procedure.\u00a0The healing of the scar is slow.\u00a0Fading the scar can take six months to a year.\u00a0Scars can be sensitive to the sun.\u00a0The proper use of sunscreen is a solution for this.<\/p>\n Risks and complications of removing a scar<\/strong><\/p>\n The surgical scar correction usually takes place under local anesthesia.\u00a0Therefore, there is no question of the risks of a general anesthetic.\u00a0The possible complications are:<\/p>\n The result<\/strong><\/p>\n The expected results depend on the chosen treatment method.<\/p>\n The non-surgical treatments\u00a0provide an accelerated healing process and a result in the longer term.\u00a0If this yields too little result, it is still possible to opt for an operative scar correction.<\/p>\n In\u00a0surgical scar corrections\u00a0, a new scar is formed.\u00a0Because it is a new scar, it will first be red and possibly also slightly set up.\u00a0The duration of the scar fading depends on your skin type and on the location of the scar.\u00a0For the total healing of the scar is 6 months to a year.\u00a0The doctor will make the scar so that it is less ugly and \/ or noticeable than the old scar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Scars can be very noticeable and many people are also scared.\u00a0Fortunately, there are many ways to remove or reduce scars, such as peeling, laser treatment or bandages.\u00a0On this page you can read about the possibilities and the expected results. 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\nAlso,\u00a0hypertrophic scars\u00a0can be over time thinner and light in color.<\/p>\n\n
\nCorticosteroid stops the production of collagen and slows the growth of scar tissue.<\/li>\n
\nThe application of a silicone\u00a0layer\u00a0can considerably reduce the size of a hypertrophic scar.\u00a0How it works is unknown.<\/li>\n
\ntherapy can be applied to large scars on the back and abdomen.\u00a0For this you get a special pressure suit that exerts pressure on the scars.<\/li>\n
\nSkin transplantation in (large) burns<\/li>\n
\nMedical tattoo for hiding the scar.<\/li>\n
\ntherapy\u00a0Laser\u00a0therapy can be a very effective treatment for scars.\u00a0It is mainly used for acne scars treatment<\/strong><\/a> and other smaller scars.<\/li>\n
\nThis option is discussed in detail below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n