Scar revision performed

Cosmetic surgery is accessed predominantly in areas where body and image-consciousness are big, which makes sense. Those who live in societies or who compete for a living in places like Hollywood and New York, for example, reportedly feel more pressure to look a certain way. These individuals, both men and women, turn to the use of cosmetic surgical procedures to be more beautiful (though it can be argued that this is measured...

Forms of acne scars

What lasts longer than acne is acne scars. The mark that it leaves is more dreadful than the presence of acne itself. Acne scars are physical evidence of the presence of acne. Acne scars represent the...

Silicone scar bandage

During scar management, the silicone sheeting is thought to stimulate repair of the dysfunctional top layer of skin covering hypertrophic and keloid scars, as well as decreasing the over-adhesive content found in their matrix. The way the silicon sheets balance the complex cellular physiology to promote the proper healing of the problem scar may be indirect and mysterious, but the evidence...

Best treatments for acne scars

After healing, an acne lesion can leave a red mark or a hyperpigmentation on the skin. This is just a post-inflammatory change and not actually a scar. The redness happens as the skin goes through healing, which usually takes 6-12 months. If no acne sprouts in that particular area, it can heal normally. If it is still present after a year or more, it may be considered a permanent scar. Acne Scars that are caused by tissue formation...

Laser skin resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures and can help rejuvenate the skin. The use of laser skin resurfacing removes damaged outer layers of skin and stimulate collagen production in the underlying layer. Actually, laser skin resurfacing is a method to reduce the appearance of imperfections on the surface of the skin. During laser resurfacing procedure, the laser will be used to dissolve the molecular...

Scar revision surgery

It is amazing sometimes to what extent advertising "muddies the waters" of plastic surgery. In the treatment of scars, this makes informing the prospective patient a hurdle at times. It's almost like a debriefing in my office. So let's go through some of what is known about scars and the circumstances under which they might be improved. Scars of the skin are points at which the differences between previously wounded and unwounded...

Acne scars causes and treatment

Most teenagers and young adults have encountered, or will encounter acne. Although this tends to be a part of growing, acne scars sometimes result from this skin condition. Acne scars can, and in many instances do, have worse effects on individuals than the acne itself- the acne scars may travel with the individual throughout the rest of their lives. When the body uses connective tissue to repair damaged parts of the skin, acne...

Revision after plastic surgery

Scar revision is a common request that I get from patients who have acquired scars from an accident or from a surgical encounter. Whether it is a scar that has just occurred or one that is years old, they are very concerning for many patients. Topical scar creams and ointments have little proven success, other than anectodal evidence, that they work. Topical scar treatments do have a role to play in early scars but not in older...

Remove scars with lser surgery

Most people would probably have scars which they want to remove for aesthetic or other reasons. Some even consider it a fashion statement. However, most people would probably like their facial scars to be removed. There are many methods being used to remove scars and one of the most convenient methods would to remove scars by cosmetic laser surgery. However, we must first understand what scars are. A scar is the body's natural...

Treatment options

Finding an effective way to diminish and heal a plastic surgery scar depends on the scar itself. This is because some minor plastic surgery scars may develop into much larger, more serious scars such as Keloid scars. Keloids are scars that have the potential to expand in size. While some Keloids may be treated using a topical scar treatment gel, more serious cases may require additional surgery. However, as previously stated,...

Treat acne scars

Acne is a skin condition which is common across the globe. Scars from acne can seem like double punishment. Acne occurs most often on the face. However it also appears many a times on the chest and the back. There are different kinds of acne scarring: ice pick scarring, atrophic scarring, and hypertrophic scarring. Ice pick scars are deep pitted scars with steep edges. Atrophic scars are pitted but have smooth borders and are...

Preparation for laser hair removal

You can prepare for laser hair removal by not waxing or plucking hairs in the treatment area for four to six weeks before your treatment-hair follicles must be present to be treated. You can still shave and, in fact, you'll be asked to shave your treatment area 24 to 48 hours before your scheduled appointment. Because laser hair removal depends on the color of your skin and hair, you should not sun tan for a minimum of six weeks...

Can scars be completely removed?

There is no way to remove scars completely. However, a skilled surgeon can definitely improve the appearance of the scar by disguising it, relocating it, or minimizing its prominence. Skin colour and type, age, and the size of the scar, are important factors that go on to decide the outcome of a surgery to remove a scar. Different types of scars respond to different plastic surgery techniques. Timing of the surgery is another...

Scar revision facts

To have the skin at its clearest and most radiant, many seek freedom from blemishes of all kinds, and in specific, scars. For those seeking new treatment options that involve the elimination of various types of scars there a number of different options to suit the type of scar and your skin type, as well as your desires. To have scar revision performed namely involves removing the scar from the skin while the patient is under...

Chemical peel

Chemical peels employ a variety of caustic chemicals to selectively destroy several layers of skin. The peeling solutions are "painted on," area-by-area, to ensure that the entire face is treated. After the skin heals, discoloration, wrinkles, and other surface irregularities are often eliminated. Chemical peels are divided into three types: superficial, medium-depth, and deep. The type of peel depends on the strength of the chemical...

Cosmetic surgery for men

More men are choosing cosmetic surgery to enhance their looks and improve their physique than ever before. If you want to change a facial or physical feature, or reverse the signs of ageing, you too can choose cosmetic surgery. Our range of facial cosmetic surgery includes brow lifts, facelifts and eye bag removal to help you look younger, while nose jobs (rhinoplasty), ear pinning (pinnaplasty) and cheek or chin implants can...

Laser tattoo removal

Did you know you can safely and effectively remove tattoos using laser technology? Your tattoo's size, style, color, depth, and age (how long you've had the tattoo) will determine the method and cost of its removal. A doctor or nurse practitioner can discuss these factors with you and recommend an appropriate treatment. Laser treatments work best on dark colors, such as black, purple, blue, and red. Lighter colors, such as white,...

Home remedies for acne scars

Acne scar are the marks which are left after the acne is caused. These acne scars are more visible on the face and the major problem for the women’s concern. There are different kinds of acne scarring: ice pick scarring, atrophic scarring, and hypertrophic scarring. Ice pick scars are deep pitted scars with steep edges. Atrophic scars are pitted but have smooth borders and are not as deep. Hypertrophic scar, more common on the...

Acne scar treatment options

For medium or deep scars, there are a number of surgical or cosmetological options available. A plastic surgeon or a dermatologist who has professional training and experience in treating acne scars are the doctors whom you should approach for these procedures: chemical peels for acne scars dermabrasion for acne scarring exoderm lift needle subcision of individual acne scars acne scar revision laser resurfacing of scars cryoslush soft-tissue...

Psychological aspects

Plastic surgery -- whether cosmetic or reconstructive -- encourages and promotes a strong, positive self-image. Even a small change on the outside can create an extraordinary change on the inside, allowing an individual's self-confidence to flourish. Because the changes resulting from plastic surgery are often dramatic and permanent, it's important that you have a clear understanding of how surgery might make you feel-- long before...

laser removal of brown spot

Are you seeing spots? High-energy pulsing lasers can safely and effectively remove many unwanted brown and red spots on your skin, including liver spots, age spots, sun spots, broken capillaries, birthmarks, and angiomas (red spots). Once the lasers do their job, you can have a more even skin tone. Laser treatments usually take 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the size, color, and depth of the spot, as well as the number of...

Laser hair reduction

If you have areas of unwanted hair that cause you distress, or are just too much effort to manage by shaving, plucking or waxing, laser hair reduction could be the answer. Intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) and laser therapy are two methods that can achieve hair reduction. They can be used on large and small areas of hair on the body or face anywhere except near your eye. During laser hair reduction, the beam from the laser...

Types of anesthesia

Three basic types of anesthesia are used for plastic surgery procedures. A local injection, which numbs only the immediate area to be operated on, is used mainly for less invasive procedures. Local injection plus sedation allows the patient to remain awake, yet relaxed through the entire procedure and is a common type of anesthesia used for cosmetic surgery procedures. General anesthesia, which allows a patient to sleep though...

Plastic surgery and patient care

This information is intended to assist those who have general questions about plastic surgery. It includes information about how plastic surgery fits into medical care, how plastic surgeons are trained, and the types of cases that plastic surgeons commonly treat. For more detailed information about a particular surgical procedure, request one of the brochures listed on the back cover of this publication. Remember, each case is...

Laser vein treatment

Spider and varicose veins can develop after childbirth or after taking certain medications, because of hormone changes, weight gain, or prolonged sitting or standing, or they may be an inherited family trait. Spider and varicose veins can be embarrassing—they make many people self-conscious about wearing sports clothes, shorts, or summer tops. And if you have spider veins on your face, even a good makeup concealer won’t always...

About laser hair removal

This noninvasive laser treatment uses gentle beams of light to get rid of hair. The hair's melanin (the part that gives hair its color) absorbs the light, which turns into heat. The heat damages the follicle (but not the surrounding skin or tissue) and prevents it from producing more hair. Treatments typically last about 30 minutes and you don't have to take time off to recover-so you can get back to your normal activities immediately....

Acne scar removal procedure

Acne Vulgaris is a skin disease which is caused by the changes in the top most layer of the skin. It appears in the forms of pimples or other blisters. Acne Scar removal procedure acquires importance as the disease infects almost 90 percent of the entire global populace.The scar removal procedures are actually surgical procedures which help to fade, improve or completely remove the various degrees of acne scarring. It is, however,...

Happenning after scar revision

What happens during a scar revision surgery? Anesthesia. The medicine given to your comfort during the surgical procedure. Including the option of local anesthesia, intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best option for you. Maintenance. The level of improvement that can be achieved with a scar revision will depend on the severity of your scars, and the type, size and location of the scar....