Laser removal of scars and cicatrices

Scars on the face and body are the result of accidents, burns, surgeries and other injuries. Sometimes scars remain after illnesses, such as chickenpox or acne. Skin defects are not dangerous to health, but they reduce the quality of life and cause psychological discomfort. You can get rid of scars using laser resurfacing. The procedure is quick and makes cosmetic imperfections invisible.

Types of scars. A scar on the skin is a new connective tissue that appears at the site of deep damage to the dermis. There are several types of scars:

• Normotrophic scars: They are located at skin level. Such scars typically occur after surgery and may be pigmented. They are painless and do not cause discomfort.
• Atrophic scars: These are indentations located below the skin level. Most often they occur after smallpox, chickenpox and acne. They are formed due to delayed formation of collagen and elastin.
• Hypertrophic rashes: They rise above the skin, have a lumpy structure. They appear with increased formation of collagen and elastin in places where the skin is subject to tension. Sometimes they occur due to hormonal imbalances and may cause discomfort.
• Keloids: They protrude above the skin and have a bright pink or reddish color. They occur due to genetic predisposition or hormonal changes and may cause itching, burning and pain. They require complex correction and preliminary treatment before removal.

Methods for removing all types of scars. Modern medicine offers many ways to remove scars. However, not all methods are effective for all types of scars. Let’s look at each method in more detail and find out in which cases they are most effective.

Vbeam Candela (USA). The American Vbeam Candela laser allows for effectively fighting various types of scars. It evens out skin tone and specifically targets the vascular component of scar formation, making them less noticeable.

CO2Re Candela (USA). The Candela CO2Re laser method for removing different types of scars stimulates skin regeneration processes. The laser creates microscopic holes in damaged areas of the skin, activating the synthesis of collagen and elastin. This helps replace scar tissue with new, young skin cells.

Nordlys Candela (USA). The Frax laser on the Nordlys Candela platform is an advanced technology for removing scars, stretch marks and other skin imperfections. Special algorithms protect the skin from overheating. Low light energy minimizes damage to the epidermis by focusing the laser on the deeper layers of the skin. Thanks to this, scars become less noticeable.

Fraxel re:store DUAL (USA). Fraxel re:store DUAL fractional laser is designed to remove scars. It combines an erbium laser to smooth the dermis and a thulium laser to renew the epidermis. The device works without damaging the skin, creating microthermal treatment zones that improve skin density and elasticity.

Picoway Candela (USA). The Picoway Picosecond Laser allows for a quick and effective removal of various types of scars. Resolve’s holographic picosecond technology splits the beam into separate fractions. Thanks to this, the procedure involves virtually no recovery period afterwards.

Micro-needle RF lifting eMatrix Profound or Secret RF Cutera. A unique scientific innovation that acts on the skin tissue by mechanical and thermal effects. Scars are removed using special disposable gold-plated needle attachments. The needles quickly penetrate the deep layer of the dermis in the right place and transmit an RF radio signal through themselves. Thanks to this, the deep layers of the skin receive a thermal effect, which rebuilds the connective fibers. Active collagen production and scar removal occur.

Injection methods for scar removal at the Era Esthetic Avenue medical center: To quickly remove scars, you may need injections of drugs selected individually:

Glucocorticoids are useful for reducing the amount of scar tissue.

Collagen therapy or hyaluronic acid fillers promote collagen production and tissue replenishment.

Botulinum toxin injections relax scar tissue, reducing skin tension and suppressing excess collagen production. Thanks to this, the edges of the scars can be slightly smoothed out.

Diprospan injections suppress the activity of the immune system and stop pathological processes in the body. This is effective for the treatment of keloid scars – the drug inhibits metabolic processes in the formations, preventing their growth and eliminating tissue inflammation.

Collagen therapy is an injection technique for correcting signs of aging and skin defects using Collost gel. It triggers the restoration of skin structure in the area of application, stimulating the long-term production of its own collagen fibers. Thus, the scar tissue is gradually replaced by healthy tissue.

Plasmolifting is a procedure that allows you to launch the processes of natural rejuvenation and restoration of the skin, as well as improve its quality. The basis of the procedure is a patented method of processing the patient’s own blood and isolating plasma from it, which is injected into stretch marks or scars.

Note that injections are a mandatory component of the treatment of keloid scars. The combination of different techniques provides maximum evenness of skin tone and texture.

Indications for the procedure:

• scars of various types,
• stretch marks,
• post-acne,
• spots after acne.

 Contraindications to the procedure:

• Malignant processes on the skin.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Diabetes mellitus.
• Predisposition to keloid scars.
• Exacerbation of dermatitis.
• Acute infections.
• Taking medications that affect blood clotting.
• Epilepsy.

Preparing for the procedure.

The procedure does not have many restrictions. Before the session, you must stop taking medications with vitamin A. Avoid creams, ointments, gels and other products that increase skin sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.

Care after the procedure.

In the first days, the treated site of the scar must not get wet. Under no circumstances should you remove the crusts that form on top of the scars, scratch the treatment area, or use peelings and exfoliating skincare products. Use sunscreen before going out into the sun for 2 weeks.

The advantages of this procedure at the Era Esthetic Avenue medical center. The center’s specialists offer various methods for removing all sorts of scars using the latest technologies.