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Acne, medical treatments, accidents – all this leaves lasting souvenirs on our skin. And although we are able to get used to unsightly scars over time, it is worth getting rid of them. The more so as there are currently methods available on the market that significantly reduce their visibility. Which one to choose?
How to remove a scar?
Which scar removal treatment we choose depends primarily on the condition of our defect. It is also worth bearing in mind that the way we remove the scar will be ultimately verified by the cosmetologist, dermatologist or surgeon whose services we will use. It will take into account all factors such as the appearance, age, size and depth of the scar. Based on these factors, it will select the most effective and safest method.
How to remove a scar – chemical peeling
This method is designed to remove small scars resulting from diseases such as chicken pox or mild acne. Its exfoliating and smoothing properties are based on the use of phenol and other substances that alleviate its effects. Phenol breaks down the top layer of the epidermis, while stimulating it to regenerate. Therefore, a healthy, firm and smooth skin is reborn.
However, it is worth remembering that z chemical peeling people with dark complexion and those whose skin is sensitive and prone to allergies cannot be used. To achieve the best results, it is recommended to perform approx. 6 treatments at 2-week intervals. The price of one treatment is 150-300 PLN.
Are you looking for ways to scar? At home, you can try scar patches such as the Sikatris Max silicone scar plaster. For the breast area, products such as a silicone breast scar patch or a silicone mastopexy scar patch will be appropriate.
How to remove a scar – dermabrasion
Dermabrasion, like chemical peeling, will effectively deal with acne and smallpox scars, but the deep and visible ones. It works by applying a diamond head to the skin, which rotates and rubs subsequent layers of the skin. As rubbing can be painful, local anesthesia is used before the procedure, most often in the form of an ointment or cream.
After the procedure, the person performing the procedure puts on a protective dressing that protects the abraded skin. It usually regenerates and heals in about 7 days. However, if the abrasion has been deep and has spread to deeper layers of the skin, the healing process may take up to a month. With dermabrasion, scars do not always disappear completely, but they are certainly less visible. Depending on the size of the scar, 2 to 10 dermabrasion treatments are needed. The cost of one is about PLN 100.
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How to remove a scar – microdermabrasion
This is a milder form of dermabrasion. It is most often used to remove single, shallow acne scars. Since the abrasion is milder than dermabrasion, there is no need for local anesthesia before starting it. The first effects of microdermabrasion are visible after 3-5 days, but to completely get rid of the scar, you need to repeat it about 10 times. The cost of one treatment is about PLN 100.
How to remove a scar – cryotherapy
The scar removal treatment with cryotherapy involves the use of liquid nitrogen or nitrous oxide at a temperature of 90 to 190 ° C. Such a low temperature causes the place where we apply nitrogen to occur blood flow disorder. As a result, there is ischemia and hypoxia of the scar cells. Cell damage causes new and regenerated cells to form in the healing process. So healthy and smooth skin grows. In order to completely get rid of the scar, the cryotherapy treatment should be repeated at least 5 times at intervals of several weeks. The cost of one starts from PLN 200.
How to remove a scar – mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is used to remove deep scars resulting from burns or surgery. Usually they are overgrown scars, hard, brown or dark red in color.
The mesotherapy treatment consists in injecting steroids into them. Thanks to them, the overgrown growth disappears, and in its place a flat and shallow scar appears, which is much easier to remove. If the scar is very deep and large, it takes several mesotherapy treatments, performed at intervals of several weeks, to see the first differences. The cost of one is 150-300 PLN.
How to remove a scar – laser scar removal
An increasingly popular method of scar removal is the use of a fractional laser. It is a safe method that can be used by everyone, regardless of age. The laser can remove any scar, regardless of its size and depth. Since it is almost painless, more and more patients choose it.
30 minutes before the treatment begins, an anesthetic cream is applied to the skin to minimize possible pain and burning. During laser scar removal, the doctor or cosmetologist guides the laser beam onto the lesion. The length and duration of the treatment depends on the size and depth of the scar. After it, the skin is red, irritated and stinging, so you should remember about its proper care. Depending on the size of the scar, one fractional treatment costs from one hundred to several hundred zlotys.
We can also choose ultrasound therapy, which accelerates cell regeneration. Check the price of the treatment at Medonet Market.