SCAR CORRECTIONS

A scar is an area of fibrous tissue which replaces normal tissue. Normal tissue is destroyed by surgery, injury, burns or deep-seated infections. Scar tissue can only be “replaced” and it is not generally possible to entirely remove a scar. It is, however, possible to make the scar look less conspicuous. Concave scars can be lifted and convex scars flattened to skin level, and the width of scars can be reduced.

Various lasers are available for scar treatment. Hardened keloid scars can be softened and flattened by several cortisone injections, sometimes in combination with cryotherapy. Conventional surgical correction, which involves cutting out the scar, is sometimes the best option for very extensive scars. Deep recessed scars can be lifted with fillers. Stretched ear-piercing holes and torn ear lobes are corrected with a laser or with conventional plastic surgery.