What Are Surgical Scars?
Scars manifest in many shapes and forms. How scars form depends on the cause, wound-type, the treatment method and the body part it finds itself on. Factors such as genes, skin color, age and the medications taken can affect the healing and overall appearance of a scar. Surgical scars are a type of scar that occurs as a consequence of surgery. Fortunately, there are now numerous non-invasive solutions to minimize and reduce the appearance of these scars – many that offer minimal discomfort and downtime.
What Causes Surgical Scars?
Surgical scars are scars that occur when several layers of your skin undergo injury during a surgical procedure. The quality of these scars can vary depending on skin-type, the degree of trauma and the conditions needed to heal the wound.
These are all variables that are beyond a surgeon’s control, and as a result, these scars do occur. Although these scars are often seen as cosmetic concerns, they impact a patient’s confidence and mental wellbeing. This becomes even more of an issue if the scar is somewhere visible.
These scars can act as constant reminders of a negative experience such as a skin cancer diagnosis.
How are Surgical Scars Treated?
There are several things to consider in order to decide treatment of surgical scars. Identifying the skin type and color, age, overall health and the location and type of scar is the first step. This is necessary before deciding on an effective treatment plan. It is also important to decide on the timing of treating surgical scars. It is generally a good idea to allow time to improve the appearance of the scar through healing and maturation. Here at the Lantry Aesthetic & Skincare Center we are determined to help find a solution for your scars by offering the following treatments.