SCAR

A scar is a mark on the skin caused as an end result of healing process. These can be accidental injuries, surgery, nasty sore, some skin diseases and burns. Scars are extremely common and most people have some kind of scars, minor or major on their body. Scars can sometimes be very unsightly especially when these are present on visible parts of the body such as the face. These scars can cause embarrassment and make people self-conscious about their physical appearance. The treatment of scars is not always simple and sometimes need a combination of different treatment modalities for most optimal outcomes. Here at the FIRST Scar Clinic we offer a range of treatment options including medical, surgical and laser treatments with the ultimate aim to improve the appearance of your scars to an acceptable level and improve your self- confidence.

TYPES OF SCARS

There are fundamentally Two types of scars:

Depressed scars (medically known as atrophic scars)
Raised scars (medically known as hypertrophic scars)

Raised scars can be of further two types:

a) Hypertrophic scars – defined as a widened or unsightly scar that does not extend beyond the original boundaries of the wound
b) Keloids – defined as an abnormal scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the original site of skin injury and generally considered more difficult to treat basically due to their thickness and tendency to re-grow.

So scars can be: Surgical or Post-operative, Post-injury, Burns, Acne scars, Post-infective or Diabetic wound Scars, or Combinations.

TREATMENTS AVAILABLE FOR SCAR REVISION

What treatment you are offered will depend on the nature of your scar whether it is a depressed scar, raised scar or combination of both and also if the scar is associated with contractures and restriction of movements. There are a number of different treatment modalities available out there both invasive and non-invasive. After initial consultation, we will determine which combination of treatment will get you the most acceptable results. The following list provides an idea about the treatment options available for scar revision: