Laser Scar Reduction

Scars occur as a result of fibrosis of the skin tissue as it heals after traumatic injury such as surgical procedures, pimple healing, infections like chicken pox, or wounds. Whenever skin gets damaged, it heals by formation of a scar. A scar is formed by the body's attempt to throw a quick patch over the site of the wound; in order to stop bleeding; first a clot is formed at the site of the wound that is later replaced by a scar. At first, the skin that is produced by the body at the site of damaged area looks and functions differently from the rest of the body's skin. However, with time, the body tends to replace it with skin that more closely matches the rest of the skin of the body. Fading of scars depends on certain factors that include size, type of scar, depth of the scar and other personal factors as age and genetics etc.

Types of scar include:

Scars in addition may or may not be hyper or hypo pigmented.They may have associated broken capillaries in them, and may or may not be associated with deformity or disfigurement of the surrounding tissue, etc.

At The Esthetic clinic, Laser treatment options include the use of non ablative or ablative lasers. Occasionally for non linear scars, surgical correction/realignement may be advised before starting the laser treatment.

The non-ablative option delivers heat deep into the skin to cause changes in dermal collagen and thus remodel the scar. It is suitable for the milder variety of superficial scars. Ablation laser treatment is the best option for deeper scars and it involves destructing the architecture of the epidermis up to a particular level and causing dermal collagen remodelling, together they cause much better improvement in the scar appearance.

Treatment depends on type of scar.

1. Hypertrophic scars can be treated with steroid injections. Once they flatten, their surface can be lasered to reduce the visibility and try to bring them as close to normal appearaing skin as possible.
2. Keloids can also be treated with s t e r o i d injections, b o t u l i n u m toxin injections, cryotherapy etc. followed by laser resurfacing if possible.However, keloids may also aggravate post laser and one has to judge if lasering for keloids would be appropriate in any particular patient.
3. Atrophic scars also known as depressed scars commonly found after acne heals, usually improve significantly with laser skin resurfacing with or without injectable fillers.
4. Ice pick scars, post acne are very deep and may require a procedure called subscision to break the under scar fibrous bands, before they can be lasered away.
5. Scars like stretch marks, can be improved by a combination of microdermabrasion, radiofrequency and fractional co2 laser treatment in some cases where the stretch marks are reddish and recently developed. Results in later stages are far from satisfactory.
6. Occasionally for non linear surgical/traumatic scars, surgical correction/realignment may be advised before starting the laser treatment.

• Non-surgical laser scar treatments include fractional lasers, most preferred being the ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser, that deliver light in an array of high precision micro beams. These micro beams create narrow, deep columns of tissue coagulation, penetrating well below the epidermis and into the dermis, while sparing the tissue surrounding the columns from damage.The heat stimulates new collagen formation and gradual resurfacing of the scars happens over time.

There could be some pricking sensation during treatment with the laser, though it is done under topical anesthesia application.

Some burning sensation post laser for a day is usual, there could be mild redness, swelling post laser for a few days followed by darkening and peeling off of the skin in the treated area.Sun protection ois mandatory during therapy.

Since the procedure is non-invasive, the patient will be discharged immediately after the treatment and can go back to normal life with no hospitalization required.

However, follow up treatments are usually necessary at 1-2 month intervals along with topical anti scar medications prescribed specially from the clinic.

Scars continue to improve over time even after the required number of sessions are over.

If the treatment is done efficiently, whatever improvement occurs will be permanent, unless there is a new injury/acne etc.Expected results vary from 40-90% improvement in the scars depending on the type, severity, and the age of the scar, with earlier treatment guaranteeing best results.

1. Every skin is different, just like every individual is unique.One must have realistic expectations and not get carried away by advertisements, results obtained in other patients, celebrities etc.
2. A trained expert Cosmetic dermatologist with ample years of experience should be your treating physician.
3. It is imperative to note that, being an ablative laser, it needs precise training and experience to perform this procedure and to give you the desired results. Inaccurately done treatments can lead to pigmentation, laser burns and scarring, more so in Indian and pigmented skin types.

We all want to look good and make a good impression when we meet other people. But sometimes, our flaws and imperfections may get in the way of us feeling our best. Cosmetic surgery is a way of enhancing our appearance, thereby improving our confidence and self-esteem. Fractional erbium laser treatment is one such way treating the imperfections and scars which bother us.

Fractional erbium laser treatment can be used in combination with other cosmetic treatments to achieve scar removal. The cost of erbium laser treatment depends on the number of sittings you require and if any other treatments are also needed. Very high quality medical care is available in India at lower costs than other countries like UK and USA. You should discuss the costs you will incur with your doctor in detail.

The Esthetic Clinic is a medical centre of choice of thousands of satisfied patients who sought skincare treatment and cosmetic surgery. Our leading dermatologist, Dr.Rinky Kapoor is an internationally trained specialist and has several awards to her name. The highly qualified staff and state of the art equipment will make sure you are completely happy with your treatment.

Come to The Esthetic Clinic to experience world class medical facilities and consult doctors who are at the forefront of their medical fields. If you are considering fractional erbium laser treatment, The Esthetic Clinic is the right place for you.

Quality patient care is provided through well trained specialist Dermatologist as well as Plastic surgeon who give customized expert advice and personally perform treatments with the latest technology and techniques in treating any disease/cosmetic concern available worldover

Today, acne scar treatment in India is not limited to a variety of face creams and ointments. India has woken up to newer cosmetic procedures. Young people in India are looking for newer ways to get rid of age-old skin and hair problems. India has a huge number of great cosmetic surgeons and skin specialists, like Dr. Rinky Kapoor, at The Esthetic Clinics in Mumbai. So if you are looking for acne scar treatment in India, you will have no trouble.

Modern acne scar treatment in India is about laser therapy. Getting laser acne scar treatment in India is a wonderful way of treating old acne scars, that refuse to go away. Getting laser acne scar treatment in India will ensure that you enjoy more beautiful skin. Let others appreciate your hidden beauty by getting laser acne scar treatment in India.