Skin Scar Treatment

Scarring is your body’s natural way of successfully healing itself. However, sometimes scars happen in obvious places you may not want to look at for the rest of your life. If you suffer from unsightly scars, you may want to take some time to learn about your treatment options.

Scars are a normal part of life for many people, easily obtained through a person's everyday affairs. Scars are caused when the skin is separated by cuts, burns, or tears. The result is the bumpy, reddened appearance of skin that is created through over-production of collagen. The collagen works to naturally repair the damage by the body, but it can leave its mark. Scars can be raised and lumpy, or appear in many colors, sizes and depths. The type of lotion, cream, pad or surgery you need for your skin scar treatment depends on the severity of the scar.

Most typical scarring may benefit from use of over-the-counter products. InvisiScar® is one such product. InvisiScar® has a 95% success rate and works on nearly any scar, regardless of the scar’s age or severity. Unlike a gel or cream, the product is a silicone based patch that’s soft and durable. InvisiScar® is effective on almost all skin types and works on all types of scars, from surgical to burns. Silicone has been shown to soften the skin, while the patch format denies oxygen to the scarred area and provides a warm barrier that helps break down the fibrous nature of the over-productive collagen.

Vitamin creams and gels are another option, such as those found with vitamin C and vitamin E. Both can help soften the hardness of scar tissue, and when used with a kneading technique, can actually break down the collagen fibers in the scar, enabling the affected area to closer resemble healthy skin, free of lumpy collagen fiber.

There also are low-level acids that may be purchased at the drug store or online, that can peel off the top layers of scarring, revealing healthy skin underneath. Available for the most severe scars are surgical options. Laser dermabrasion is one option, as is chemical dermabrasion, both of which remove the top layers of skin from the scar to reveal the smoother skin underneath. Generally, it takes several weeks to several months to see the benefits of this option.

Examine your options carefully with your physician before deciding on an extreme treatment measure.