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Cosmetic
Surgery: Erasing Scars
Scars
are the bane of existence for many people today. Some have scars left behind from accidents that now
disfigure their features to a certain extent. Others have scars
left behind from illnesses, such as chicken pox or even disorders
such as acne. Whatever the case may be, there are a lot of
products on the market that promise a fading or even eradication
of the offending scar. Ointments, peels, and lotions available
at the local mega mart promise success and offer money back
guarantees. Unfortunately, the results are often less dramatic
than the person purchasing the product had hoped, and sooner
or later she or he becomes a patient at a cosmetic surgery
clinic in an effort to finally get rid of the scar. Erasing
scars with cosmetic surgery is not a new procedure, and many
have successfully experienced a new look that the surgery has
offered them. Of course, some scars cannot be erased, yet they
can be significantly faded.
It is important to note that some
scar removal treatments are more invasive than others. Depending on the size, location,
and type of scarring, the physician will choose the treatment
that promises the most success. For example, if the skin is
located in an area that is surrounded by ample skin, the surgeon
may decide to simply cut out the scar tissue and close up the
wound. This may be especially effective if the scar is the
result of an improperly treated wound. If this procedure proves
to be impossible to perform, the scar may be relocated to become
part of a set of features that may hide it. In the case of
burns, or if the scarred area is quite large, a skin
graft will provide the best chance of treatment. During a skin graft,
the scar is removed and replaced with skin taken from another
part of the body. If the scar tissue is extremely deep a skin
flap, instead of a skin graft, may need to be moved to also
supply the underlying tissue to the area. If you do decide
to undergo any one of these types of cosmetic surgeries for
removal of your scar, be certain to wait until your skin is
at least one year old. At that time it will have faded as much
as it ever will, as well as the color will have become permanent.
If you go prior to that time period, the scar tissue is still
healing and changing, and a physician will have a hard time
determining which course of action to choose. Of course, once
you have undergone a procedure for scar removal, it is imperative
to follow each and every instruction the surgeon will give
you. Nothing is worse than incurring new scars in the process
of removing old ones, yet this may happen if the wound area
is not treated properly and with the greatest care.
Non-invasive
scar removal methods include the use of a laser. Encouraging the natural production of collagen under the skin,
the tissue will soon even out and look more natural to the
surrounding in comparison to the surrounding areas. In other
cases, skin resurfacing with the help of a laser will be the
appropriate treatment. Unfortunately, this “laser peel” treatment
is of most use to candidates with a fair complexion. Others
may still need to use the more traditional chemical peel to
get similar results. Failure to heed the surgeon’s warning
that your skin type and coloration is unsuitable for such treatment
may result in pigmentation changes that will leave unnatural
looking results in the wake of such treatments. If you do decide
to go ahead with this kind of treatment, be certain to follow
your physicians’ instructions prior to the treatment as well
as immediately afterwards to ensure optimum results. Failure
to do so may result in infections, scarring, and even redness
and swelling. There are some side effects to the laser treatment
that you will need to be aware of: as a matter or course, there
will be some healing process of the skin that will result in
excretions that may crust, if you pick off these crusts, you
will most likely incur some scars; another side effect is a
heightened sensitivity to everyday lotions and cosmetics that
previously may not have irritated the skin at all.
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