Healing of scars and scars on the face. How to remove facial scars at home

Scars and scars on the face, regardless of their origin, are a source of constant discomfort and worries. Decorative cosmetics usually cannot hide such defects, but modern aesthetic medicine is ready to offer many effective technologies to those who want to get rid of this problem.

The specialists of the clinic "El. En." use an individual approach for the treatment of facial scars, which includes both the latest achievements of surgery and a number of conservative measures. Such therapy allows not only to effectively eliminate defects, but also to minimize the risk of relapse in people prone to the formation of colloidal scars.

CAUSES

STAGES OF SCAR DEVELOPMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS OF POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

Scar formation is a natural part of the regeneration of damaged skin. The tissues in this zone have a different structure and consist mainly of collagen fibers.

Normally, the scar first acquires a pinkish tint, but as it develops, it turns pale and merges in color with the skin. Such scars are usually almost invisible and require minimal cosmetic treatment.

But sometimes the normal production of collagen increases or, on the contrary, decreases, which leads to the formation of atrophic, hypertrophic or keloid scars.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Diagnosis of normal and abnormal scars for the development of optimal treatment tactics is not difficult and is carried out visually. In some cases, a complex of additional tests is carried out in order to identify the hormonal background and other systemic problems that need correction. The main treatments for facial scars include the following.

Operational interventions

The removal of scars on the cheekbones and chin is often carried out with the help of surgical excision. After removal of scar tissue, subcutaneous cosmetic sutures are applied to the wound.

Another widely used method of surgical removal of scars is skin grafting from one area of ​​the body to another. This method is well tolerated not only by adults, but also by children and adolescents.

Laser exposure

Resurfacing scars with a laser is especially effective when it is necessary to remove hypertrophic type defects from the forehead, nose and eyes. Radiation allows you to eliminate excess connective tissue, so that new elastic fibers are formed in the scar area. The course of laser therapy lasts several months and is accompanied by medications that prevent inflammation and the appearance of rough scars.

A scar is a connective tissue formation that has a dense structure and occurs as a result of the regenerative process of tissues after damage or inflammation. The basis of the scar is collagen, this area has significant differences from the rest of the skin and is characterized by increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. Some tissues tend to restore their functionality, but this depends on the type of defect and the method of exposure. Is it possible to remove the scar on the face completely?

The healed area is markedly different from healthy skin. Connective tissue allows the skin to regenerate, but its functionality is severely reduced.

There are several types of scars:

Name	External signs	Reasons for the formation
atrophic	It is located lower than the epidermis around. Soft, pigmented, mobile.	burn; diseases; injury.
Keloid	Uneven structure, increased density, bulging above the surface.	Incorrect reaction of the body, which leads to excessive production of collagen at the site of injury.
Nomotrophic	It has a flat elastic surface, located on the same level with the surrounding tissues.	Optimal formation after injury.
hypertrophic	Increased skin relief, pink color, soreness.	It is formed as a result of excessive production of collagen.

Specialists will combine keloid and hyertrophic scars into one group, both types are formed as a result of the inflammatory process, excess collagen and reduced immunity.

Is it possible to remove scars on the face completely

When an accident, emergency operation or other critical situation occurs, few people think about the aesthetic side of the issue, all efforts are directed to saving lives. Upon receiving damage, the body starts recovery processes. The result is scarring. The best option is when a former wound, suture or cut is transformed into an inconspicuous trace with smooth edges, but the process is often disrupted by an increased synthesis of collagen fibers. Under unfavorable circumstances, the scar becomes depressed or bumpy and has a different color from the shade of other skin areas.

Scar tissue is designed in such a way that it is completely impossible to remove it. Thanks to modern technologies, there is a 90% chance of eliminating a cosmetic defect.

Homemade recipes for getting rid of scars

The appearance of scars can also be provoked by a remote boil, acne (demodex mite), hemangioma, or a rash all over the face. Chickenpox or a small inflamed sore, scratch, insect bite, scratched mole can leave traces on the child's face. Treatment is carried out by various methods, among which there are recipes for home use.

№1 Mix rosemary essential oil with cosmetic clay and slightly warmed water in the ratio 1:1:1 until smooth. Apply for 10 minutes, remove the frozen crust with warm water.

No. 2 Mix a bag of bodyagi powder with hydrogen peroxide to a state of slurry. Leave for 5 minutes to react. Gently apply the product on the face, massage and leave until completely dry. This deep home peel is a great alternative to a salon treatment.

№3 Grind oatmeal into small crumbs, mix with kefir until creamy. Apply to the injured area and massage gently. Can be left as a mask for 15 minutes.

#4 To whiten a fresh scar, massage it with almond oil for a few minutes. The course of recovery is 14 days.

Before using a folk recipe, conduct a skin test for an allergic reaction to the components of the composition. If after two days itching, redness and burning does not appear, you can safely apply it on your face. To get rid of a scar in the face at home, you need to be patient - you can get an inconspicuous trace after 3-5 years.

Medications

Among medicinal pharmaceutical products, preparations in the form of sprays, gels, ointments and dressings are most effective. The cost of course recovery is high, but justified by the effectiveness of the result. Treatment is recommended to begin immediately after the wound has healed, then the likelihood of removing the scar almost completely increases.

Popular medicines to get rid of scars on the face:

• Dermatix gel. The main component is inert silicone. , helps to reduce redness, eliminate discomfort and smooth out the relief of the scar. The gel forms a thin film that causes the collagen fibers to rebuild.
• Bandage Dermatix. Wear a cloth patch around the clock or at least 12 hours every day. The first noticeable result on a fresh scar appears after 3 months, the old one straightens out after a year. With the immediate start of treatment, it is possible to get rid of visible manifestations almost completely.
• Mepiform plaster. Helps reduce scars, effective in the fight against fresh traces. Prolonged use allows you to make the injury site invisible. Suitable for repeated use, withstands contact with water.
• Kelo-cote. The drug is used against all types of scar formations. Effective for tattoos, piercings, post-acne.
• Contractubex. Works due to the extract of onion Serae. It has a complex effect on the skin, dissolving the stratum corneum, accelerating the formation of new cells. The gel is applied against fresh scars.
• Mederma. The gel composition stimulates the production of collagen, softens scarred skin and inhibits the formation of new fibroblasts. This is the first aid in the fight against traces after unsuccessful cosmetic procedures, postoperative scars and burns, antennae electrolysis
• Kelofibrase. The ointment is powered by D-camphor. Increases elasticity, softens the scar, smoothes the edges, relieves pain and swelling. Helps heal and prevent scars. An important condition for use is to apply regularly 2-4 times a day and compresses at night.

You can use these medications to get rid of scar tissue on your own, if there are no contraindications.

Hardware methods

Any beauty salon or clinic has in its arsenal various modern methods of dealing with scars. The following options have the best effect:

• Mesotherapy. It involves the introduction of drugs with hyaluronic acid, vitamins and trace elements into the layers of the skin. To perform, a thin needle or a mesoscooter is used. Activates recovery processes
• Chemical peeling. Acid exfoliates dead skin cells, improves blood circulation, restores skin respiration and evens out skin texture.
• Laser resurfacing. Painless, safe procedure, allows you to completely remove even the old cicatricial formation. The laser vaporizes the defect and puts healthy cells into operation.
• Cryotherapy. Liquid nitrogen of low temperature quickly levels the skin and smoothes it.
• Physiotherapy. It includes vacuum hardware massage, microcurrents, electrophoresis or phonophoresis, magnets that help deliver medicinal substances to the deep layers and improve microcirculation.

In addition to treatment, a cosmetologist can hide a sunken mark by using fillers or Botox.

Surgical methods

The appearance of scar tissue can be improved by simply removing the relief and re-closing the wound. The doctor excises excess tissue and carefully sews up the edges. There are the following types of correction:

• Z-plastic. The direction of the scar is changed to natural curves, to the shape of the eyes or nose. The method involves the application of skin flaps cut in a zigzag pattern to cover the old mark.
• W - plastic. Small successive segments of the skin are excised so that the old injury is completely covered.
• Transfer. The old scar is excised, and a new healthy tissue is transplanted from the donor site. Allows you to edit large healed areas.
• Patchwork technique. This plastic procedure is one of the most difficult, and requires the transfer of blood vessels, fatty tissue and muscles.

Which option is more preferable, the doctor decides.

How to avoid the consequences of scar healing

Treatment of scars and scars on the face is a laborious, expensive and lengthy process. It is better to prevent their occurrence.

Scarring Prevention Tips:

• It is not recommended to extrude subcutaneous acne, boils, cleansing should be carried out by a cosmetologist.
• A lacerated wound is subject to suturing by a plastic or maxillofacial surgeon with a cosmetic suture.
• An abrasion, a crack in the face area should be treated with medicines and antiseptics to prevent inflammation and suppuration.
• With a strong divergence of the edges of the wound, suturing is required.
• Regularly treat the injury with ointments and apply silicone gel, a bandage.

Scars spoil the appearance and can cause psychological problems. There are many ways to smooth out marks, including affordable recipes and expensive procedures. It is important to start the removal of scars on the face in time - a week, a maximum of three weeks after the injury, in order to prevent the inflammatory process and the growth of collagen fibers in time.

The appearance of scars or scars on the body is always frustrating for us, and almost everyone wants to get rid of them. For some people, they represent only a cosmetic problem, while others cause a lot of discomfort in the form of itching, burning and pain. How to get rid of scars and scars? What pharmacological preparations can help in such cases?

Skin scars can be atrophic, normotrophic, or hypertrophic. This classification is important when choosing a method for removing cicatricial changes. Some of them can be eliminated with the help of various ointments, creams and gels, and to get rid of others, you may need a combination of hardware cosmetic techniques using external treatment products. In most cases, normotrophic scars respond well to therapy with anti-scar preparations, while hypertrophic, atrophic and keloid scars are more difficult. The age of the scar is also important: fresh scars are much easier to remove than old ones.

In this article, we will review popular drugs for the treatment of scars in children and adults, introduce you to the main indications and contraindications for their use and the principles of their action. Remember that the choice of such products for external use should be carried out by a doctor. By following all his recommendations, you can avoid mistakes and quickly get rid of ugly marks on the skin.

Indications for the appointment of ointments for scars and scars

Ointments for scars and scars can be prescribed in such clinical cases:

• preventive measures to prevent the development of scars after surgical operations;
• normotrophic scars, which are a cosmetic problem;
• atrophic scars caused by poorly healing or severe forms of acne;
• stretch marks after pregnancy or sudden weight loss;
• hypertrophic scars;
• keloid scars;
• tendon contractures after injuries;
• ankylosis, causing restrictions in joint mobility;
• Dupuytren's contracture.

Side effects and main contraindications for the appointment of ointments for scars and scars

Each drug for the treatment of scars and scars may have its own contraindications, which depend on the components that make up its composition. That is why its appointment should be performed only by a doctor. But all ointments from scars and scars have a number of general contraindications:

• individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
• the presence of an open wound surface in the area of ​​the scar;
• the presence of ulcerative-necrotic or purulent processes in the area of ​​the scar;
• the presence of allergic reactions (rashes) in the area of ​​the scar;
• the presence of oncological neoplasms in the area of ​​the scar;
• finding a scar near the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe eyes or mucous membranes;
• applying other drugs to the scar area (to avoid adverse reactions caused by drug interactions).

Some of the drugs for the treatment of scars and scars should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding and have age restrictions for prescribing.

In most cases, ointments, creams and gels for scars and scars do not penetrate into the bloodstream and do not have a systemic effect on the body. Their side effects are often expressed in the form of local reactions:

• burning;
• rashes (, bubbles);
• redness;

Such adverse reactions are rare and often occur when the rules for use are not followed or due to hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. They can be eliminated by following all the doctor's recommendations for applying the ointment or replacing it with another one.

Overview of popular preparations for scars and scars

To compare the effectiveness of various ointments, creams and gels for scars and scars, large-scale scientific studies have not been conducted. But dermatologists and their patients stand out for several indisputable "favorites". In this article, we will review just such preparations for scars and scars.

Contractubex

Gel Contractubex is produced by the German company MerzPharma in tubes of 10, 20 or 50 g. It is a gel-like mass of light brown color, which has a neutral odor.

Contractubex

The Contractubex gel contains the following active ingredients:

• allantoin;
• onion extract Serae;
• heparin sodium.

Due to their complex effects, this drug contributes to:

• dissolution of the upper keratinized layer of the skin on the scar;
• accelerating the formation of healthy skin cells;
• improve blood circulation;
• water retention in tissues;
• softening of hard scar tissue;
• slowing down the growth of fibroblasts (connective tissue cells that make up the scar);
• elimination of allergic and inflammatory reactions in the scar area.

Contractubex gel can be prescribed for the treatment of fresh scars and the prevention of their formation (after complete healing of the wound surface). In such cases, it is applied to the scar area with light rubbing movements 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment for such scars is usually about 4 weeks.

To eliminate chronic scars, Contractubex gel is used for longer courses (from 3 to 6 months). The agent is applied to the scar area 2-3 times a day, and at the last application (before going to bed), an airtight bandage is applied to the scar area (for example, from a plastic bag).

The effectiveness of this remedy for scars and scars largely depends on the regularity of its use: the drug should be applied to the damaged area daily and several times a day. To enhance the effect, the gel can be used after steaming the skin or in combination with physiotherapy. During treatment with this remedy, exposure to the scar area of ​​direct sunlight, cold and intense massage should be avoided.

Contractubex can be administered to children and adults (including pregnant and lactating women). The only contraindication to its use is intolerance to the components of the drug.

Zeraderm and Zeraderm Ultra (Zeraderm and Zeraderm Ultra)

Zeraderm and Zeraderm Ultra silicone gels are produced by the Dutch company Rofil Medical Aesthetics in 15 g tubes. After application to the skin, they form an airtight silicone film that promotes faster scar resorption.

Zeraderm

Zeraderm Ultra is an advanced version of Zeraderm gel. Zeraderm gel contains polysiloxane (a high molecular weight silicone compound), and Zeraderm Ultra is supplemented with coenzyme Q10, UV filter with SPF 15 and vitamins K and E.

The active ingredients of Zeraderm and Zeraderm Ultra gels contribute to:

• the creation of an airtight film of polysiloxane, which contributes to saturation with moisture, softening, resorption and flattening of scar tissue and enhancing local oxygen exchange;
• elimination of inflammatory reactions in capillaries;
• elimination of itching or burning in the scar area;
• acceleration of cell renewal in scar tissues;
• elimination of persistent or postoperative erythema (vitamin K in Zeraderm Ultra);
• protect tissues from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays (UV filter in Zeraderm Ultra).

The application of these gels can begin immediately after the wound has healed. The agent is applied in a thin layer on the cleaned area of ​​the scar 2 times a day with soft rubbing movements. The duration of treatment depends on the type of skin, age and structure of the scar and can range from 2-3 weeks to several months.

Zeraderm and Zeraderm Ultra gels can be administered to children and adults and are well tolerated by most patients. These scar remedies can be prescribed during pregnancy and lactation.

Dermatix and Dermatix Ultra (Dermatix and Dermatix Ultra)

Dermatix and Dermatix Ultra silicone gels are produced by the Dutch company ICN PharmaceuticalsHolland BV in tubes of 6 and 15 g. They are a transparent, odorless gel-like mass, which, after drying, forms an airtight silicone film on the surface of the scar.

Dermatix

The Dermatix gel contains polysiloxane and silicon dioxide, and the Dermatix Ultra formula is supplemented with vitamin C ester. These substances provide:

• the formation of an airtight film that saturates scar tissue with moisture, softens them and accelerates their resorption;
• elimination of discomfort in the scar area (itching, burning);
• reduction of redness and pigmentation.

These gels can be applied to the scar immediately after the wound has healed. Before use, the scar area is cleaned and thoroughly dried. A thin layer of gel is applied to the scar area with soft massaging movements, which dries quickly (after 4-5 minutes). 2 applications per day. The duration of treatment depends on the age of the scar, its structure and is usually at least 2 months. If necessary, the course of therapy is extended.

Gels Dermatix and Dermatix Ultra are well tolerated by most patients and can be prescribed to children and adults. The drugs can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Adverse reactions are extremely rare.

Kelo-cote (Kelo-cat)

Kelo-cote gel and spray is produced by the American company Advanced Bio-Techologies in tubes of 6, 15 and 60 g or in aerosol bottles of 50 and 100 ml. They contain the same substances that form an airtight film on the skin.

Kelo-cote

The active ingredients in Kelo-cote gel and spray are polysiloxane and silicone dioxide. Due to their properties, this drug has such effects on scars and scars:

• maintains water balance in scar tissues and elasticity of the skin adjacent to the scar;
• makes the scar flatter, softer and smoother;
• eliminates itching and burning in the scar area;
• activates collagen synthesis;
• inhibits the growth of fibroblasts.

The gel or spray is applied to cleansed and dry skin 1 or 2 times a day. After the drug has dried, sunscreen or makeup can be applied to the skin. The duration of use is about 2-3 months, and if necessary, the course of therapy can be extended.

Kelo-cote gel and spray are generally well tolerated by all patients and can be used in both children and adults. Adverse reactions with this drug are very rare. If necessary, Kelo-cote may be given to pregnant and lactating women.

Mederma

Mederma gel is produced by the German company Merz Pharma in tubes of 20 g. It is a transparent gel-like mass with a specific smell.

Mederma

The composition of this remedy for scars and scars includes the following active ingredients:

• cepalin (or serae onion extract);
• allantoin.

Due to their complex effect, Mederma gel has the following actions:

• stimulates the production of collagen;
• accelerates the renewal of skin cells;
• accelerates the dissolution of keratinized scar tissue;
• inhibits the formation of fibroblasts;
• retains moisture in the scar tissues and skin;
• improves blood circulation;
• helps to eliminate blood clots;
• eliminates inflammation;
• has an antibacterial effect.

Mederma gel can only be used to treat "young" scars (not more than 1 year):

• stretch marks;
• cosmetic scars after acne, removal of neoplasms and tattoos;
• scars after thermal or chemical burns;
• postoperative scars;
• scars left after aggressive cosmetic procedures (mechanical, chemical and laser peels).

The gel is applied to cleansed and dried scar tissues 3-4 times a day and rubbed with zigzag and pressing movements for 3-5 minutes until completely absorbed. The duration of treatment is determined individually and can range from 3 to 6 months or more.

The drug can be used to treat adults and is not contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. A milder Mesoderm gel for children is already being produced in the USA, but it has not yet appeared on sale in Russia.

In most cases, this drug is well tolerated by patients. Sometimes allergic reactions can be observed in the form of redness, itching, rashes, tingling and a feeling of fullness.

Kelofibrase

Kelofibraz cream is produced by the German concern SandozPharmaceut GMBH in tubes of 25 and 50 g. It has a pleasant fresh aroma, is well absorbed, does not leave plaque on the scar and moisturizes the skin well.

Kelofibrase

The composition of this remedy for scars and scars contains the following active ingredients:

• urea;
• sodium heparin;
• D-camphor.

Treatment with this remedy is effective

Due to the action of active ingredients, Kelofibraz cream has the following effect:

• regulates skin moisture;
• increases elasticity, softens and moisturizes hardened areas of the scar;
• improves blood circulation in the scar area;
• stimulates regeneration processes;
• smoothes and smoothes the protruding parts of the scar;
• reduces tissue swelling;
• eliminates blood clots;
• accelerates the resorption of scar tissue;
• has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Kelofibraz cream can be used both for the treatment and for the prevention of scarring and stretch marks.

The drug is applied in a thin layer on cicatricial changes 2-4 times a day and rubbed with light massaging movements until completely absorbed. On "young" scars, the product is applied 2 times a day, and with more old or hardened scars, more frequent application of the drug (3-4 times) and compresses with cream at night are required.

Kelofibraza can be prescribed to adults and children older than one year. It is not recommended to prescribe the drug for the treatment of facial scars in young children, pregnant and lactating mothers. This remedy for scars and scars rarely causes adverse reactions.

Fermenkol

Gel Fermenkol

Fermenkol gel is produced by JSC NPK High Technologies (Russia) in tubes of 20 g. The same product is available in the form of electrophoresis kits (2 bottles with dry powder, 4 g each).

The gel is a transparent mass consisting of an enzyme composition of 9 collagenolytic proteases obtained from the digestive organs of marine invertebrates (crabs, etc.). Due to their properties, the drug breaks down some of the amino acids that make up keloid and hypertrophic scars and makes them more elastic, flat and less noticeable. Along the way, Fermenkol eliminates itching and pain in the scar area.

The gel is applied in a thin layer to the previously cleaned and dried scar area 2 times a day. The product is not rubbed into the skin and allowed to dry on its own. The duration of the course of treatment is 30 days. If necessary, not earlier than after 15 days, the course of therapy can be repeated.

Fermenkol gel can be administered to adults and children of any age. Its use is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to collagenase and in hypotrophic and atrophic scars.

The drug rarely causes adverse reactions in the form of redness, burning or itching in the scar area. They are quickly eliminated on their own immediately after the abolition of Fermenkol.

Scarguard (Skargard)

The product is applied to the skin

Scarguard liquid cream is a liquid consisting of silicone, hydrocortisone and vitamin E. The product is applied to the scar area with a special brush and, after drying, forms a film on it that acts as a compressive bandage.

The active components of the drug contribute to the activation of collagen synthesis and faster softening and resorption of the scar. Scarguard cream is applied to the cleaned and dried scar area 1-2 times a day for 30 days. After drying, sunscreen or makeup can be applied to the skin. If necessary, the course of treatment can be extended up to 6 months.

Scarguard Liquid Cream can be used to treat and prevent any type of scarring and rarely causes side effects. The drug can be administered to adults and children over 2 years of age. Its appointment during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.

Scar Esthetique ® (SkarEstetik)

Skin regeneration agent

Scar Esthetique ® cream is produced by the American company ScarHeal in tubes of 4 and 10 g. It contains silicone and 23 active ingredients (onion extract, coenzyme Q10, arnica, bisabolol, shea butter, vitamins A and C, palmitoyl tetrapeptide, palmitoyl oligopeptide, beta-carotene, chitosan, etc.).

Due to the action of active ingredients, scar tissues are softened and smoothed, the appearance of the scar improves and collagen production is activated. Scar Esthetique ® cream can be used to treat post-burn, post-operative and post-traumatic scars of various types and to eliminate stretch marks.

The cream is applied to the cleansed and dry area of ​​the scar 3-4 times a day with gentle massaging movements. The duration of treatment is determined individually and can be 3-4 months.

Scar Esthetique ® cream may be prescribed for the treatment of adults. In rare cases, the drug causes adverse reactions in the form of rashes and redness, which are eliminated after its withdrawal.

RejuvaSil (Rejuvasil)

RejuvaSil gel is produced by the American company ScarHeal in tubes of 4, 10, 15 and 30 ml. This scar remedy contains not only silicone, but also additional active ingredients: emu oil, squalene and vitamin C. These substances make this scar remedy more effective than conventional silicone scar gels.

RejuvaSil gel is applied in a thin layer on the cleaned and dried scar 2-3 times a day, the scar area is lightly massaged and left to dry completely. After that, sunscreen or makeup can be applied to the skin. The duration of the course of treatment is at least 2-3 months and may be extended depending on the age of cicatricial changes.

The drug can be administered to adults, pregnant and lactating mothers. If adverse reactions occur in the form of redness and rash, its use should be discontinued.

The choice of ointments for scars and scars should be performed by a dermatologist who can take into account all indications and contraindications and evaluate the likely effectiveness of the drug.

In some cases, to eliminate scar tissue, complex treatment with the help of cosmetic procedures and the use of external medicines may be recommended. This approach to the treatment of scars and scars will save not only your money, but also save you from wasting time and unwanted side effects of the drug. Remember this and be healthy!

Which doctor to contact

If a person has a scar or a scar that he wants to get rid of, first of all, you need to contact a dermatologist. The doctor will advise medicines indicated for different types of scars. In addition to drug treatment, skin formations can be removed in a beauty parlor, and in some cases, surgically.

More than 90 percent of girls believe that beautiful and healthy skin is a significant part of their attractiveness. Fresh, elastic, radiant and always even dermis is the key to a successful career, personal life and many other achievements that our contemporary can be proud of. Facial skin requires special attention: if defects in other parts of the body can be hidden under clothing, hairdo or other style attributes, then the “calling card” must be flawless from the very beginning. Any flaws on its surface deliver a lot of experiences, especially if they are the result of trauma. An atrophic scar is one such cosmetic defect. The reasons for its appearance are mechanical, chemical or other types of effects on the skin of the face, as a result of which the cover acquires this aesthetic defect. Is it possible to fight this phenomenon?

What are atrophic scars on human skin, their features

Skin scars are an inevitable consequence of various deep damage to the dermis, whether it be an open injury or surgery. If a noticeable cosmetic defect appears on the face, threatening to remain for life, then it is worth using the entire arsenal of modern means to improve the appearance of the affected area. Unlike a hypertrophic formation protruding above the skin surface and a normotrophic scar merging with it, an atrophic scar is a depression with jagged edges, inside which young collagen cells form a colorless connective tissue. Such skin lesions - soft, mobile formations - most often occur in areas with a missing subcutaneous fat layer. The characteristic appearance of such scars is due to the result of the chaotic construction of connective fibers under them, the lack of a strong “skin frame”, which is formed by the protein compounds of collagen and elastin. Any atrophic scar on the face, even if it does not constrict nearby tissues and does not impair the function of their movement, is subject to treatment, as it is located on a visible part of the body. Its reduced functional qualities are expressed in increased sensitivity to ultraviolet rays, as well as in the inability to restore hair follicles and sweat glands inside tissues. A similar scar on the face or body can be either completely depigmented or have a pronounced color in the center of the scar itself. Translucent vessels can sometimes be seen through an atrophic scar.

Characteristics of scars located below the level of the skin

Atrophic scars differ from each other in several ways. This is localization; the age of the scar (immature - up to three months, moderately mature - from 3-12 months, finally mature, the prescription of which is more than a year); shape (arc-shaped, curly, stripes, multiple dotted (post-acne) and others); dimensions; color (from pale to dark, pigmented); the effect of the scar on adjacent, healthy tissues.
An atrophic scar on the face is aesthetically unacceptable for a patient of any age: from adolescence (most often for those who suffer from acne) to the elderly, when collagen deficiency provokes the appearance of the deepest and roughest scars.

Reasons for the appearance

Any damage to the skin that destroys its collagen fibers can trigger atrophic scars: traces after severe lesions of the dermis with acne (post-acne), burns, injuries associated with a violation of the integrity of the skin (cuts, wounds, mechanical damage), certain medical procedures ( including surgical intervention), infectious lesions (chicken pox, acne or furunculosis). In the area of ​​the cheeks, on the cheekbones due to pregnancy, due to hormonal imbalance, dehydration or sudden weight loss and weight gain, microtraumas - striae - can also appear.

How to get rid of the consequences of trauma on the face? Treatment

A timely appeal to a cosmetologist or aesthetic surgery clinic will help you choose the most appropriate method for scar correction, after which the atrophic scar on your face will become less noticeable. Treatment methods for this skin formation are aimed at restoring the altered texture of the dermis using both surgical and non-surgical methods.
To minimize the trace of an atrophic scar at an early stage, when it is finally formed (but no later than after 3-6 months), the use of ointments, gels and creams helps. Of the professional methods for treating receding scars (whose age is from 6 to 12 months), cosmetologists can offer chemical (median) peeling, mesotherapy or contouring (filling the scar with a filler based on hyaluronic acid), microdermabrasion or laser resurfacing. Among surgical methods, excision of an atrophic scar (with a scalpel or laser) is popular, followed by a cosmetic suture over the old scar, which makes it more accurate and less noticeable. Before leveling an atrophic scar, specialists determine its parameters and select the appropriate treatment, including complex therapy, which allows solving the aesthetic problem using several methods.

External cosmetics for getting rid of scars: ointments, gels and creams

In modern cosmetology, there are several types of drugs that help to effectively deal with the consequences of injuries on the skin of the face. Such aesthetic defects include an atrophic scar. Treatment may include the use of products that include petroleum jelly and silicone. These components prevent the deterioration of the affected areas of the dermis. Healing of fresh scars is more productive with the help of steroid or hormonal creams, which are prescribed by a dermatologist. In addition, the arsenal of facial care products with traces of damage to the dermal cover includes: scarring gels, silicone plates, moisturizing creams with SPF (ultraviolet protection), which help accelerate the growth of young cells and restore microcirculation in tissues. Such drugs include Contractubex and Mederm, Kelofibraza and Kelo-cat, Fermencol and Dermatix, Zeraderm Ultra and Scarquard liquid cream.

An atrophic scar, the treatment of which depends on the maturity of the scar itself and its size, can be made less noticeable in any case only by increasing the duration of treatment. For example, using transparent silicone plates "Spenko". The choice of cream should be carried out only on the recommendations of a doctor, since self-treatment of atrophic scars can lead to a deterioration in their condition, the appearance of allergic reactions and a waste of money. The disadvantages of treating traces of post-acne, striae and other atrophic scars with the help of external agents are their long-term use and selective effect. The advantages of using ointments and creams are their availability and simplicity, relatively low cost.

Types of injection scar correction

The most common intradermal methods of treatment and restoration of scar tissue today are: mesotherapy, biorevitalization, plasmolifting and contouring (correction of scars with fillers). Mesotherapy, or the introduction of biologically active substances that improve the quality of the skin and affected tissues, contributes to effective therapy and stimulation of acupuncture points. It makes it possible to direct the medicine directly into the atrophic scar.
Biorevitalization helps to saturate the deep layers of the skin with hyaluronic acid and avoid the lack of formation of collagen fibers in the early stages. Plasmolifting prevents the formation of post-acne scars by introducing the patient's own blood component (enriched autoplasma) under the patient's skin. Stimulation of tissue regeneration processes with the help of this procedure provides a safe and fast treatment of scars.

Fillers

Intradermal implants based on stabilized hyaluronic acid help solve the aesthetic problem of sunken scars by lifting the skin and giving the corrected area of ​​the skin the necessary volume. How to align an atrophic scar with their help? To do this, you need to introduce a filler with a gel consistency (filler) directly under the surface of the scar and raise it to the level of the outer epidermis. In addition, these drugs increase the ability of tissues to regenerate, which accelerates the processes of their natural renewal. The only disadvantage of this method is the need for regular correction due to the gradual biodegradation (decomposition) of hyaluronic acid, as a natural component.

Microdermabrasion - resurfacing of atrophic scars

To carry out this procedure, special equipment is used, which allows microcrystals to be transferred to the surface of the epidermis under pressure (through the tip). Diamond, salt, organic particles or aluminum dioxide, like sand, exfoliate the outer layer of dead skin cells, leveling its relief.
Some devices are equipped with a diamond tip with nozzles that grind the skin instead of crystals. The standard course of hardware mechanical peeling is 4-6 procedures, but post-acne scars or deep atrophic scars are more often leveled with 10-12 sessions, each of which is carried out no more than 1 time in 1-1.5 weeks.

Laser resurfacing of atrophic scars: modern methods

Laser peeling methods, which are popular today, can reduce the depth and size of sunken scars on the face or permanently eliminate the aesthetic consequences of injuries. With the help of a beam of an erbium or carbon dioxide laser, dead skin cells are removed in layers and, due to the formation of protein fibers, the process of updating the dermis - neocollagenesis is stimulated.
Laser resurfacing of atrophic scars of small depth and size is carried out with an erbium beam, which is gentle on the epidermis. This type of radiation is suitable even for dry and sensitive skin. A deeper and more powerful therapeutic penetration is provided by a fractional carbon dioxide laser. It also starts regeneration processes in tissues, stimulates collagen synthesis, and the result of treatment becomes visible after one or two procedures, when the atrophic scar becomes almost invisible.

To get a guaranteed therapeutic effect, when choosing a clinic, it is necessary to pay attention to its reputation and qualifications of a dermatologist, since work on expensive laser equipment is trusted only by trained and certified specialists.

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Causes of scarring on the face

The causes of the appearance on the face after acne are:

• self-squeezing acne;
• long-term absence of acne treatment;
• fungal skin lesions.

After the formation, maturation and time when acne bursts, craters appear in their places, which rarely heal without a trace, often causing scarring. It is necessary to notice in time the process during which scars are formed.

The first stage is the appearance of an open wound, which begins to become inflamed due to the negative impact of external factors.

Visually, a person may not notice anything, but many microbes have already settled in a new focus of inflammation.

The body's response is immediate: an increased flow of blood containing leukocytes, platelets and other substances that fight infection and promote healing of irritation is activated to the wound.

When a person has a good immune system and the wound is not too deep, medical treatment is usually not needed. If the immune system is weakened by something or the individual experiences an excessive release of hormones that provoke the appearance and development of acne, for example, due to the passage of adolescence, the condition of acne may worsen, sometimes new ones appear in large numbers.

Affected skin is no longer distinguished by a special color, thickness, texture. This process can take a very long time, and when the depressions after acne are too deep, before an increase in healthy epidermis occurs, the surface of the wound will fill with scar tissue.

Find out the possible causes of acne on the temples.

Read here what to do if a pimple appears on the nose.

Features of the treatment of subcutaneous acne on the forehead: https://medkrasa.com/kozha/litso/l-pryshhi/p-prichiny/pryshhi-na-lbu.html

Types of scars

After acne, the following scars may remain:

1. deep rounded. Reminiscent of waves, have the shape of an arc, sometimes pronounced. They can be treated with an incision, followed by filling the wound with a drug, such as Restylane.
2. Medium and rounded. Look like holes. Usually treated with surgery or laser.


3. Rectangular shape. Treated with chemical reconstruction.
4. Keloid. Appear due to excessive tissue growth. The resulting mounds may darken over time, which does not always appear. Treatment is with steroid injections, sometimes surgery is required.
5. Hypertrophic. They are characterized by a hilly shape. Appear due to the release of excess scar tissue. Often there is no need for treatment, as they go away on their own. Sometimes laser injections, folk remedies, surgery, laser therapy are used.
6. chipped. Formed in the form of a deep hole with notches. Scars of this form can leave cystic acne. Treatment depends on their width and depth. The use of triacetic acid is often practiced. In some cases, Punch Techniques is used, called the push method, when the scar is mechanically removed. Sometimes collagen injections are used.

Scar removal methods

For the treatment of deep scars after a rash, it is recommended to contact a specialist.

An experienced cosmetologist or dermatologist can recommend chemical or fruit peels, after which it is advisable to use a whitening cream.

Laser resurfacing will help to even out the tone of the face in the shortest possible time, which will make the scars almost or completely invisible. With constant treatment, even very deep acne marks can be removed by 100%.

If the skin has not suffered much from acne, there are not many scars and they are not deep, mild whitening creams can be used, for which hydroquinone, which is the active ingredient, is used as the basis.

When the skin is subjected to severe deformation, you can ask the dermatologist personally to create the most suitable cream recipe for the individual characteristics of the skin and scars.

If necessary, the doctor will write a prescription for a product that contains more than 4% hydroquinone, then the patient will be able to freely buy it at the pharmacy.

Such creams give a positive result, since after application the components penetrate deep into the skin, but the time of their use is quite long.

In addition to scars, spots can remain after acne. Find out how to get rid of redness after a pimple.

Treatment of comedones at home: https://medkrasa.com/kozha/litso/ukhod/lechenie-komedonov.html

How to get rid of scars at home?

Home facials and regular use of folk remedies will help smooth out scars and other irregularities. There are effective recipes:

Prevention

To prevent scarring, dermatologists recommend:

There are a large number of cosmetic procedures and products, each of which effectively removes certain types of scars, but the best method of getting rid of them is prevention.

Compliance with the diet, eating only healthy foods, caring for and protecting the skin from environmental factors will make it well-groomed and healthy.

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Types of scars -

Proper scar removal also depends on what type of scar you have. It is customary to distinguish the following five types of scars ...

• Flat, pale scars (Fig. 1) -
  this is the most common type of scars. They only slightly protrude above the surface of the skin, and also initially have a red or dark red color. Over a typically two-year period, these scars gradually fade and flatten further.

• Hypertrophic scars (Fig. 2-3) -
  their peculiarity is that they protrude very strongly above the level of the skin. They also tend to have an intense red or purple color. As a rule, this is the type of scar from a caesarean - photo 3.

• Keloid scars / scars (Fig. 4) -
  are formed as a result of excessive formation of collagen at the site of the wound. The peculiarity of these scars is that the scar tissue continues to grow far beyond the wound itself, even after the wound has already healed.

• Contracture scars (Fig. 5) -
  are usually formed as a result of burns. Such scars tighten and compress the skin, limiting its mobility.

• Atrophic scars (Fig. 6) -
  they look like dents on the surface of the skin. Most often, scars on the face after chickenpox or acne look like this.

Scar formation is a natural process of skin healing after injury (Fig. 7). Initially, the wound surface is covered with crusts, and the traumatic defect under them begins to fill with soft granulation tissue. Gradually, granulation tissue is replaced by dense fibrous connective tissue (collagen) produced by cells called fibroblasts.

Fibroblasts actively produce collagen at the site of damage to the skin for three to four months, which usually leads to a gradual elevation of the scar above the level of the skin and the formation of a bumpy surface in it. In parallel with this, blood capillaries actively grow, as a result of which the scar becomes red.

Then, some of the over-formed collagen begins to break down, and the number of newly formed capillaries decreases. This leads to the fact that the scar gradually becomes smooth, soft and begins to turn pale. In most cases, scars are permanent, and only in very rare cases do they disappear without a trace within the first two years after the injury.

How to prevent scars -

It is impossible to completely prevent scar formation, but there are a number of things that can help your scar become less visible and heal better…

1. If a wound is formed on the skin, immediately clean it of dirt and disinfect it.
2. If the wound is deep - use a pressure bandage, because. this can help smooth out the appearance of scars.
3. Always protect the wound from water (do not wet wounds with water).
4. Use a scar and scar treatment to reduce redness and improve healing. It can be a special ointment for scars and scars, or a silicone-based gel / patch.
5. Gently massage the scarred area as the scabs fall off after healing. Massage helps prevent massive layers of collagen from building up and becoming scars.

Important points -

1. Do not cover the wound hermetically, the access of oxygen allows crusts to form faster, which accelerate the healing of the wounded area.
2. In no case do not pick or tear off the crusts, because. this will definitely lead to the formation of a significant scar.
3. For antiseptic treatment of wounds, use any antiseptics, except for hydrogen peroxide, because. it can cause damage to surrounding healthy skin tissue.
4. Do not apply vitamin E to wounds and fresh scars. it disrupts the correct rate of healing.
5. Do not pick or squeeze pimples - this leads to the formation of atrophic scars on the face.

How to get rid of scars -

Depending on the type of scar, as well as how old it is, there are several treatments that can help make them less noticeable and improve their appearance. Keep in mind: it is to improve, because. completely getting rid of scars without a trace is hardly possible.

In this article, we will focus on −
→ cream for scars and scars (for example, Dermatix, Kelo-Kot ...),
→ laser scar removal,
→ surgical excision of scars.

Also used to treat scars -
→ silicone patches (for example, Mepiform),
→ methods of medium or deep chemical peeling,
→ dermabrasion technique (skin resurfacing),
→ cosmetic camouflage (make-up or tattoo on scars).
Read about these methods at the links in the relevant articles. A combination of several treatments is often used.

The best external remedy for scars and scars -

The pharmacy always has a selection of topical products for scars, which help to make them less visible on the skin. The most common and well-known means include -

→ gel "Dermatix" (Fig. 8),
→ gel "Kelo-Kot" (Fig. 9),
→ gel "Zeraderm ultra",
→ gel "Fermencol",
→ gel "Kontraktubeks",
→ gel "Mederma",
→ silicone patches Mepiform or Dermatix (Fig. 10).

How to get rid of scars with these remedies -
The basis of all these funds is either silicone or sodium heparin. Silicone perfectly moisturizes and protects the skin, making it more elastic. Heparin sodium is also excellent at keeping the skin hydrated. Note that all these funds are designed not only to help the correct formation of scars, but also prevent the formation of keloid scars.

As for the opinion of doctors, there is no unanimous opinion about which remedy is better. Moreover, some doctors generally recommend not touching fresh scars and not smearing them with anything, but letting the body cope with the healing process on its own. And only if there is a tendency to form keloids, it is worth using Dermatix or Kelo-cat as a preventive measure.

Scar cream: reviews, efficacy studies

We carefully studied the reviews of doctors, as well as reviews of patients using or not using such external agents. As a result, we did not find a direct relationship between the use of these agents and the formation of an imperceptible or almost imperceptible scar.

It seems that everything is really, strictly individual ... Many patients smeared scars and still they had terrible scars, but there are those who did nothing at all, and the scars themselves gradually disappeared or became completely invisible. We have not found any published objective scientific evidence that any of these remedies actually work. All published clinical studies are based only on subjective assessment methods: interviews and examinations.

Yes, there are scientific studies showing that silicone (which is included in most scar treatments) helps to form a thinner and more elastic scar, but that's about it. However, no quantitative indicators are given in these studies: for example, what percentage of patients had a significant improvement - in relation to the total number of patients involved in the study. All this raises some doubts about the high efficiency of this group of drugs.

For example, massaging an emerging scar with a regular moisturizer or petroleum jelly also improves elasticity and better distributes the emerging new collagen in the scar tissues. But it is difficult to understand how much silicone or heparin sodium is better than regular cream or petroleum jelly, and whether it is worth paying so much for them.

Therefore, there is no unequivocal answer to the question: which ointment for scars or cream for scars and scars is better - no. The use of these creams and gels will not give you a guarantee that the scar will be less noticeable. However, we can say that the use of these funds still reduces the risk of formation of gross scars.

Remedies for scars and scars: price

The packaging of each of these gels is 15 g, and only Fermenkol is available in tubes of 30 g.

• Dermatix (Dermatiks) - costs between 2500-3000 rubles,

• Gel Kelo-kot - price from 1300 to 1700 rubles,

• Zeraderm ultra - price from 3000 to 4000 rubles. (a rich composition, which additionally includes coenzyme Q10 and vitamin K).

• Fermenkol from a Russian manufacturer - costs about 1500 rubles,

• Contractubex - costs only 600 rubles, but this drug has the worst reviews among both doctors and patients.

• Nuobisong scar cream - reviews note that this Chinese cream, which is sold illegally and only via the Internet, has neither the composition indicated on the packaging nor detailed instructions in Russian at all. Therefore, despite its low cost of about 300 rubles, we do not recommend using it.

Laser scar removal: prices, before and after photos

Laser scar removal or laser skin resurfacing (they are one and the same) is an effective method of dealing with scars. The lasers used for this procedure produce high-frequency light pulses, the thermal energy of which evaporates the thin layers of the skin, layer by layer.

Laser scar removal is especially effective for treating post-operative scars that no longer grow or thicken. For example, a cesarean scar can be perfectly removed with a laser. Also, laser resurfacing copes well with shallow atrophic scars after acne (pimples).

Laser scar removal: before and after photos

How does laser scar removal work?

First, the scar is cleaned and the area to be treated is marked with a marker. Often the area to be treated is anesthetized with a local anesthetic. Some patients are offered sedative or anti-anxiety medications to help them relax. If there is a removal of scars on the face, then the patient is put on special glasses to protect the eyes.

During the procedure, the patient may feel a tingling, burning sensation. You may experience slight bleeding after the procedure. When the laser scar removal procedure ends, a special scar ointment is applied to the treated area after operations, after which the wound is covered with a bandage.

24 hours after the procedure, patients are advised to start cleaning the treated area 4-5 times a day and apply a special ointment, or petroleum jelly, to prevent crusting. Healing after laser scar removal usually takes 10-21 days, depending on the size of the scar and its location.

Laser scar removal: video

Laser scar removal: prices
the cost varies depending on the area where the scar is located, as well as its size. Therefore, on average, to remove scars with a laser, the cost per 1 cm2 will be from 1500 to 2500 rubles.

Possible side effects after the procedure -
→ pain, burning (passes within 12-72 hours),
→ swelling (disappears within 48 hours),
→ bleeding (disappears within 12 hours),
→ crusting, peeling (within 5-7 days),
→ pigmentation,
→ infection,
→ re-formation of the scar.

After complete healing, the patient should -
→ apply oils to the treated area for 2-3 months,
→ avoid direct sunlight on this area,
→ constantly make sure that young skin is constantly moisturized.

Surgical treatment of scars -

Surgical treatment of scars consists in excising the scar tissue and creating a cosmetic suture. There are various techniques for stitching tissues (for example, intradermal), which make it possible to ensure that in the future the seam will be almost invisible. Very thin suture material is used for cosmetic sutures.

How to get rid of scars at home -

First of all, it is to start using external products based on silicone in the form of gels, which we described above. Of course, no remedy will completely get rid of the scar, but it can help make it less noticeable. In order to get rid of scars at home, you need to treat the scar several times every day for 4 months, so tune in to a long-term treatment.

• Avoid sun exposure to the scar, because. this slows down the healing process and makes the scars more visible in color. If ram is exposed to the sun, use sunscreen (at least 30 SPF) before sun exposure.

• Massage the scarred area every day (at least 2 times a day for 3-5 minutes) to avoid excessive formation of the fibrous tissue that makes up the scars. You can massage both without everything, and using oil or gel with silicone (see brands above).

• Constantly exfoliate the surface layer of the skin, which consists of dead epidermal cells, with superficial chemical peels. It also reduces the risk of developing rough scars.

Treatment of scars with folk remedies -

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a natural, herbal remedy for scars and scars, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It works as an emollient that aids the healing process and promotes the growth of healthy cells, improving skin texture.

How to apply -
To begin, peel off the outer layer of the Aloe Vera leaf until a jelly-like substance appears. After that, apply the gel to the scar, massaging the scar in a circular motion until the Aloe Vera is completely absorbed. After 30 minutes, wash off the remaining aloe vera with water. Apply Aloe Vera gel twice a day.
Important: Do not use Aloe Vera on open wounds.

2. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is another great natural ingredient that helps get rid of scars. Coconut oil contains lauric, caprylic and capric acids, which stimulate collagen synthesis and promote healing of damaged skin.

How to apply -
Heat natural unrefined coconut oil in your hands until liquid. After that, apply on the scar, massaging it with oil for 5-10 minutes. After that, leave the oil on the skin for another 1 hour so that the skin completely absorbs it. For best results, repeat the procedure 2-4 times a day.

3. Lemon

Lemon contains alpha hydroxy acids, which have a chemical peeling effect. As a result, lemon juice removes dead skin cells, promotes the growth of new cells, and improves skin elasticity.

How to apply -
apply lemon juice on the scar (if the skin is sensitive, you can dilute the juice with water or oil). Wait 10 minutes and wash off with warm water. The procedure should be repeated 1 time per day. Keep in mind that lemon can discolor skin and make it very sensitive to sunlight. Therefore, be sure to apply sunscreen or hide this area of ​​skin from the sun to avoid hyperpigmentation.

4. Apple cider vinegar

Like citric acid, malic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that is used for chemical peeling of the skin. Therefore, it will also help exfoliate and remove dead skin cells.

How to apply -
mix equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water. Apply this solution to the scar with a cotton swab. Leave on for 5 minutes and then rinse with water. Repeat once a day.

Important: Keep in mind that exfoliating products based on lemon or apple cider vinegar will be much less effective than professional chemical peels performed in cosmetic clinics, as well as special professional preparations for superficial peels at home.

5. Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil reduces scars and blemishes due to its anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Just keep in mind that you should never use tea tree oil undiluted.

The first use case is
Add 4 drops of tea tree oil to 2 tablespoons of water. Wet the scar with this solution 2-3 times a day.

The second use case is
Mix 2-3 drops of tea tree oil with 1 teaspoon of almond oil. Apply this mixture on the scar and leave it on for 30 minutes before washing it off with water. Use once a day.

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Types of scars

Speaking about scars, first of all, you need to find out their classification, treatment will depend on this:

1. Normotrophic scars. Beauticians consider them the most harmless. They are formed almost flush with healthy skin, there are no depressions or other deformations. Over time, such scars acquire a natural color, become quite thin and practically invisible. To completely get rid of the defect, it is enough to perform simple cosmetic procedures, such as peeling or applying medications;

2. Atrophic scars. They appear due to mechanical damage to the skin. Very often, the problem occurs after squeezing acne. Hollows, pits appear on the skin. In addition, obvious pigmentation is noticeable, the scars acquire a reddish or pink tint. Treatment is best done at an early stage of scar formation. Folk remedies, cosmetic procedures, the use of medicinal ointments can help. In advanced cases, the help of a plastic surgeon is indispensable;

3. Keloid and hypertrophic scars. As a rule, arise after operations. The scars are quite noticeable, dense, pigmented. In most cases, they require the help of a surgeon to remove them.

Before starting the treatment of scars of one kind or another, it is necessary to consult a cosmetologist or surgeon. Only a specialist can choose the right way.

We use surgical methods for the treatment of scars

To cope with scars, many seek the help of surgeons. This method is quite traumatic, as a rule, it is used to remove large atrophic scars on the body.

Surgical excision is a complex operation. The doctor cuts off the old scar and makes a cosmetic, neat cosmetic scar. The procedure is painful and is performed under general anesthesia. The operation can take several hours. The result can be assessed only after 8-10 months. The recovery period is quite long.

It is worth tuning in to the fact that after excision you will need the help of a cosmetologist or the use of special ointments.

If the atrophic scar on the face is very deep, the doctor may suggest a cutting method (subcision). The operation is performed using a special needle, which hooks the connective sunken tissues and lifts them up. Visually, the skin is significantly aligned. But, as in the previous case, after the operation, you will need to use additional methods that will completely get rid of atrophic scars.

Hardware methods: all the pros and cons

Treatment of atrophic scars can be carried out with the help of special devices. Consider the most effective ways:

1. Microdermabrasion. A grinder is used. A hard-coated nozzle is selected. Mostly small crystals are used. Using vacuum energy, they pass into the epidermis, select the affected skin particles. In their place, regeneration occurs, the replacement of skin areas with new tissues. The method is painless, performed without anesthesia. But to achieve a positive result, at least 10 procedures are needed;

2. Laser application. Pretty efficient way. Cosmetologists advise using this method to remove atrophic scars after acne.

There are several types of laser. The most popular is vascular. In this case, the gluing of blood vessels in the scars occurs. The carbon dioxide laser vaporizes the top layers of the skin. Complications in the form of keloid scars are often observed.

Cosmetologists consider laser resurfacing the most effective method of getting rid of atrophic scars. To achieve the desired results, it is necessary to complete a course consisting of 3-6 procedures. A very important note: grinding is not carried out on dark, tanned skin. It is better to do the procedure in autumn or winter, when there is no scorching sun. But even at this time of year, you will need to use sunscreen.

Injection methods for the treatment of atrophic scars: fast, reliable, effective

Atrophic scars on the face are best treated with injections:

1. Mesotherapy. Under the skin, the cosmetologist injects a special preparation that nourishes the epidermis, starts the process of cell regeneration, and collagen synthesis begins. The result can be seen almost immediately. Deep atrophic scars are leveled, skin pigmentation disappears;

2. Biorevitalization. The cosmetologist injects a preparation that contains hyaluronic acid into the scar. As a result, the process of cell and tissue regeneration starts. Experts say that the procedure is best done after laser resurfacing;

3. Contour plastic. Quickly help to remove an atrophic scar on the nose. The essence of the procedure is that the patient is injected with a gel filler that smoothes the skin and removes defects. The result is instant. The downside is that after 6 months the procedure will have to be repeated, but it is quite expensive.

Injection methods for getting rid of atrophic scars are quite effective. This is evidenced by the photos before and after the procedures.

Patients note that contour plastic gives the best result, which is immediately noticeable. But after 5-6 months, the gel completely resolves, and the problem returns again.

What medicines will help get rid of scars

If the atrophic scar is quite fresh and shallow, you can get rid of it with therapeutic ointments and creams. The list of drugs that have a good effect is as follows:

Kelofibrase. Available in the form of a cream. The main component is urea, which is able to moisturize and soften the skin well. In addition, heparin is present in the composition.

It is responsible for improving blood flow in tissues. Thanks to the cream, the scar is gradually smoothed out, there is no tightening effect. Kelofibraza relieves inflammation and evens out the color of the scar;

Contractubex. Perhaps the most popular tool. The ointment has a fairly dense structure. Well moisturizes the skin, starts the process of cell regeneration, smoothes the scar. The cost fluctuates within 1000 rubles;

Dermatix. New generation drug. Available in the form of a gel. Works great on scars and scars. You need to use at least 2 times a day for several months. Can be used to treat scars in a child. Of the minuses, a rather high price can be distinguished (about 2000-2500 rubles);

Badyaga. One of the most cost-effective drugs in the treatment of scars. The average price is about 150 rubles. It has a completely natural composition. It is made from algae that grow in fresh water or rivers. It helps only in the case of small and shallow atrophic scars, for example, from acne.

Cosmetic procedures at home: is it possible to get rid of scars with them?

Treatment at home can be carried out only if atrophic scars are shallow and fresh. But even in this case, the chances of a positive result are quite small.

Below are recipes for popular masks that will help smooth out scars a little:

Mix 30 g of cosmetic clay with water until a thick mass is formed. Add 40 g of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Do not use a packaged product. Stir the mixture thoroughly, apply to the problem area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin. Leave for 30 minutes;

Take a few grams of mummy, mix with 100 g of regular baby cream (for example, Antoshka). Apply to the scar for 30-40 minutes. Do the procedure daily;

Melt 50 g of beeswax, add 100 g of olive or vegetable oil. Apply the mixture to gauze, attach to the scar. Keep track of the temperature. The skin of scars is tender, you can get burned.

Treatment with folk remedies is not always effective. It is better to use them in extreme cases, when there is no money or time to go to specialists.

Atrophic scars can occur for many reasons. Quite often, they appear due to improper skin care, such as squeezing pimples or unsuccessful facial cleansing. How to get rid of such defects was described above. The most correct way is to go to a consultation with a beautician. The specialist will be able to choose the right method based on the condition of the skin. Remember, home treatment does not always bring the desired results. In most cases, the condition of the scars only gets worse.

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Reasons for the appearance

Scars on the face appear for several reasons:

• Postponed burn;
• Surgery;
• Due to an accident;
• Insect bites;
• Inflammation or acne.

Under favorable conditions, the healed scar has a smooth surface and does not differ in color from the adjacent skin. However, there are failures in the process of scarring and as a result the following types of scars are formed:

• bumpy;
• itchy;
• Depressed;
• Keloid;
• Painful;
• Scars that have a distorted color.

Classification

1. Normotrophic scars are a normal reaction of connective tissues to an injury. They have a light flat surface with stretch fabric. The sensitivity of such scars is normal or slightly reduced;
2. Atrophic scars appear when tissue response to injury is reduced. With a large size of scars, it is clearly visible that they are sinking;
3. If wound healing is accompanied by an inflammatory process, tissues overreact, resulting in hypertrophic scarring. Such a scar protrudes above the surface of the surrounding skin and has various sizes;
4. The appearance of keloid scars on the face is due to reduced immunity and abnormal tissue response. This happens quite rarely, but brings a lot of problems of a physical and psychological nature.

Treatment with medical methods

Regardless of which treatment you choose, you must remember that it will not be possible to completely get rid of scars, but they can be visually reduced or masked. Based on the type of scars, the specialist will prescribe a treatment program.

Correction without surgery:

• Laser

Laser treatment in cases where it is necessary to remove a hypertrophic scar on the forehead, nose or eye. Coarse connective tissue is destroyed by the laser, resulting in the formation of new elastic fibers. The treatment course lasts for 3-6 months. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. To prevent the inflammatory process, treatment is accompanied by the use of antimicrobial drugs.

• Peeling

There are two types of peeling: superficial and chemical. As a result of the procedure, the keratinized layer of the epidermis is exfoliated, its deep layers are regenerated. The skin becomes more elastic, even and has a uniform color. Peeling is used to get rid of atrophic scars on the face.

Surgical methods:

• Plastic

Removal of scars can be carried out with the help of its excision, followed by subcutaneous sutures. The contours of the scar or skin grafting from other areas may also be changed.

• Expander dermotension

It is used when it is required to remove a large scar on the forehead. The procedure includes two steps:

1. A silicone bag is sewn under the damaged area of ​​the skin for the introduction of saline solution, with the help of which the scars are stretched;
2. Next, the pouch is removed, the scars are excised, and healthy skin is tightened.

Which tool you choose depends on the characteristics of the scars and your wishes.

However, if your face is spoiled by a scar on your lip, but you cannot afford an expensive procedure, do not despair. You can mask the scars yourself.

Traditional medicine recipes

• Cacao butter

To increase the elasticity of the epidermis on the face and reduce scarring, the following remedy will help: apply a thick layer of cocoa butter on the skin and massage for several minutes;

• Massage

Daily massage of the face, and especially the area where the scar is located, will help get rid of it or make it almost invisible. Make sure that the movements are smooth and careful.

• green clay

To mask the scar, prepare an ointment according to the recipe: 1 tbsp. mix green clay with warm boiled water to the consistency of thick sour cream. Add a few drops of rosemary oil. The product is applied to the scar for 25 minutes. After the required amount of time, wash off this ointment and apply a moisturizing face cream. This procedure must be performed 2 times a week. The course is at least 14 days. The mask can also be used in the treatment of lesions on the eyebrow or nose.

To speed up the treatment, this remedy can be alternated with rubbing the face with rosemary oil several times a day.

• Honey and cinnamon

A cream of honey and cinnamon, mixed in equal proportions, will help get rid of scars. This mixture is distributed on the face, and after 15 minutes it is washed off with water. This is an excellent tool to remove not only the scar, but also various spots on the nose.

• Parsley

Chopped fresh parsley is poured with hot water and infused for half an hour. The finished broth is frozen in an ice mold and daily in the morning the skin on the face is wiped with the resulting cubes. This is a great way to hide scars.

Any ointment or cream that you choose to treat facial scars on your own must be approved by your doctor. Otherwise, you will not be able to remove the scar, but will aggravate the existing situation.

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Question to the beautician: “How to remove scars on the face?”

Everyone realizes the natural desire to correct existing shortcomings in appearance based on their financial capabilities. When a patient at a cosmetologist inquires about the treatment of scars on the face, he will surely hear the tempting offers of “laser resurfacing”, “mesotherapy”, “chemical peeling”. The choice will depend on the price, quality of service, contraindications and possible consequences.

The treatment of post-acne, acne scars, facial scars has its own specifics, which modern aesthetic medicine necessarily takes into account. It offers chemical peel technology, as well as other techniques that reduce the time from the start of treatment to obtaining acceptable results from 1.5–2 years to several months.

The process of "dissolving" scars with chemicals finds more and more supporters among patients of cosmetology parlors. Often the question is how to remove scars on the face in a short time. Is superficial peeling effective for deep scars? The process itself seems dangerous to some, others do not understand its essence.

Chemical peels and its benefits

Acids dissolve excess dead skin cells, activate the synthesis of elastin and collagen for normal skin. The surface of the face after chemical peeling first turns red, does not look very attractive. Then the skin brightens, evens out, becomes more elastic.

What does a person expect and receive from the procedure:

• smoothing the surface of atrophic scars;
• smoothing bulging scars;
• skin rejuvenation;
• The “emptying” of the wallet is not as noticeable as with laser resurfacing and mesotherapy.

Video on how to get rid of scars on the face

Features of the use of ointments, gels, creams for scars

The effects of juvenile acne, furunculosis or scratches are treated with topical medications. There are enough ways to remove scars from the face using ointments, gels, creams to choose the most suitable one from them. It should be noted that the higher price of products made from natural ingredients, developed on the basis of the latest scientific achievements.

After healing of acne, wounds, spots, ruts, crater-like depressions remain. Traces of the former activity of microbes, the efforts of the body to heal wounds, any scars violate the smooth structure of the skin. The area of ​​damage often becomes the focus of the spread of the pathological process.

"Three whales" or the basics of using ointments, gels and creams for scars on the face:

1. Timely treatment of fresh scars as soon as they are covered with young epidermis.
2. Patience , because the process of removing scars sometimes lasts for years.
3. Caution when choosing a remedy for scars on the face . It is better to entrust the solution of this problem to a specialist; If you don't like his conclusions, you can always turn to other experts.

Active ingredients in ointments: is there a difference between them?

Medicines for external use can inhibit the synthesis of melanin. The active substance of Skinoren cream, azelaic acid, has such properties. When combined with arbutin, glycolic or citric acids, the cream is used to treat post-acne.

Silicone - an organosilicon compound - is recommended by international experts for the treatment of scars. If there are old “marks”, for example, a scar on the eyebrows, then Dermatix ointment is suitable. This silicone gel breaks down excess collagen, softening the affected area.

Scar guard ointment will seem unusual to many because of its liquid consistency. The medicine is applied with a brush, it contains silicone, active ingredients, vitamins. Substances act under a thin film without adverse influence of external factors. Treatment of deep scars can be completed in as little as six months.

Opponents of silicone can use the help of Sledocid cream. Contains hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, a biotechnology product (the result of the activity of baker's yeast). The whole "cocktail" is useful for restoring the skin after acne, blackheads.

Possibilities of modern technologies and scar treatment

Options for getting rid of scars enrich cryotherapy, collagen injection procedures, microdermabrasion. Sometimes patients have no choice but to turn to laser therapy or go under the knife of a plastic surgeon. An effective method for removing facial scars is laser peeling or resurfacing. This is a fractional or fragmentary elimination, in which the beam burns out the skin in small areas (not the entire surface of the scar).

Resurfacing scars on the face with a laser consists in layer-by-layer evaporation of the affected tissues. The skin reacts differently, there are excellent results, mediocre and frankly bad (“gauze effect”). The trouble is that some unscrupulous cosmetologists prefer to remain silent about the negative consequences of laser treatment.

Mesotherapists remove scars with the help of injections of amino acids, enzymes, vitamins. In fact, this procedure shortens the path of the drug to the layer of the dermis, which needs help the most. During mesotherapy, “cocktails” are delivered exactly to the scar area. The effect of injections, such as hyaluronic acid, is not eternal, like everything else in our world. Cosmetologists recommend repeating the course every 6 months.

Minor scars and large scars are present in many people. Usually they cause aesthetic discomfort, especially if they are located on visible areas of the body, for example, on the face. Modern cosmetology can correct this deficiency.

It should be noted that, despite the high level of aesthetic medicine, the treatment of cicatricial skin lesions continues to be a difficult task. It is impossible to completely get rid of cicatricial changes. But the quality of most of them can be significantly improved. The main thing is to contact a specialist in time. The sooner you start treating scars and scars, the higher the chance that they will be almost invisible!

Indications for scar treatment

Causes of scarring

Scars occur at the site of damage to the integrity of the skin in response to inflammation, trauma, or after surgery. As a result of healing, normal skin is replaced by connective tissue in varying degrees of severity.

Treatment of skin scars is necessary in two cases:

• The scar gives the patient aesthetic discomfort. This usually happens when it is located on a visible part of the body or, due to its large size or intimidating appearance, causes psychological discomfort.
• For medical reasons, when the scar makes it difficult to breathe, move, affects speech function, etc.

Special program for the treatment of scars

The clinic has developed a special program that combines the use of the placental drug "Laennec" and a modern hardware technique - a needle radio wave on the INFINI device. With the help of special microneedles and under the influence of radio wave energy, the old connective tissue in the scar area is destroyed. To form a qualitatively different, more elastic and smoothed connective tissue, the scar is chipped with the Laennec preparation. This program provides a clinically proven, good aesthetic result.

"Laennec"-therapy

The RHANA clinic has accumulated extensive experience in the use of placental therapy with Laennec, along with modern hardware technologies aimed at correcting cicatricial lesions. Due to its unique properties, Laennec human placenta hydrolyzate not only accelerates the process of regeneration, skin restoration at the site of injury, but also improves the quality of regeneration itself, controls the formation of connective tissue, which is of fundamental importance in the formation of a scar!

Our specialists are not limited only to the listed methods. Depending on the indications, the nature of the scars and the condition of the patient's skin, we also use other procedures: mesotherapy, plasmolifting, plasma therapy using the CURACEN preparation, laser treatment on the Fraxel re:store DUAL device, peelings, photorejuvenation, etc. If you are interested in the treatment of scars in Moscow, we are always happy to help you!

Preparation for scar treatment

Before the procedure, it is advisable to refuse to visit the bathhouse, swimming pool, solarium, sun exposure, taking antibiotics, and using alcohol-containing cosmetics. In some situations, the doctor may recommend postponing other cosmetic procedures.

It is important to clarify the presence of contraindications, which include oncological diseases, infectious and chronic diseases in the acute stage, inflammatory processes, pregnancy, etc. All contraindications at the reception are specified by the doctor.

Skin restoration after scar treatment

The skin after the procedure requires special care. It is not recommended to sunbathe, use scrubs, do peels, use alcohol-containing cosmetics, be in the sun without sunscreen, go to the pool and sauna for 3-7 days after treatment. All recommendations in each case are given by the doctor. He can also pick up cosmetics that will positively affect the condition of the skin.