Scars form on the skin, the barrier function of which is weakened or disappeared. They are an unwanted "souvenir" from wounds, burns, surgical procedures or juvenile acne. Although their formation indicates the natural healing process of wounds, however, many people would like to get rid of them. Is it possible to effectively reduce the appearance of scars?

Methods of scar reduction

Treatment should begin with a professional diagnosis and identification of the causes and type of scar. The most commonly used medications are those that are available at the pharmacy. They come in many forms, including m.in silicone gels, mother-of-pearl creams enriched with vitamins A and E, products with allantoin, heparin or onion extract, etc.

Ways to reduce the appearance of scars on the body are also found in natural medicine. Home-based methods are admittedly safe and inexpensive, but there are serious concerns about their effectiveness. However, in case of minor defects, you can try using, for example, onion extract, flaxseed, marigold flower extract or rose seed oil.

It is worth adding that in the process of reducing scars, not only the right method is important, but also the regularity in the use of drugs. It is also very important to take care of the skin already at the stage of wound healing, as well as proper protection from sun exposure.

Laser scar removal

The methods described above do not always give the expected results in reducing the visibility of scars on the body. If you expect more definite results, you can opt for laser scar removal. The ablative laser treatment will help you get rid of your scars, as well as help smooth your skin and produce collagen. It consists of the local direction of the light beam, which causes a series of microtrauma to the subcutaneous tissues and dermis. There is a process of coagulation of scar tissue, followed by the formation of regenerated healthy tissue. The procedure does not cause the patient much discomfort (minor pain) and is safe (minimal risk of infection). The healing period is short, and after just two treatments, you can notice a significant improvement in the skin condition.