Posts Tagged ‘ scar treatment ’

Soft Tissue Fillers (Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid or Fat Injections)

November 19, 2008

Tweet Indented soft scars can be elevated using a number of different substances that can be injected into the skin, such as collagen, hyaluronic acid or fat. The quantity injected into the skin will depend on the size and firmness of the scar. An injection of collagen can improve the appearance of the scar straight after application, but it...

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Laser Resurfacing and Pulsed Dye Laser Scar Revision

November 19, 2008

Tweet Laser scar revision is a technique that can improve surgical, acne, chicken pox and other types of scars. Within this method the damaged skin is removed or remodelled using a high-energy light. After recovering the skin may stay pink for many weeks or months, especially if the skin is resurfaced with carbon dioxide laser. Different types of laser...

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What is a scar?

November 18, 2008

Tweet Scar is a mark left on the skin, which is formed by fibrous tissue in replacement of the normal skin after an injury, disease or surgery. It is a normal part of the healing process as the skin tries to repair itself. The greater the wound to the skin and the longer it takes for the skin to...

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