When the skin heals after an injury or surgery, scar tissue forms. While scars help the body heal, some may be unsightly or disfiguring and can even restrict movement of the skin and limbs. Scar treatment minimizes their appearance and improves function but cannot remove them completely. Depending on the type of scar, treatments range from creams you apply to surgical procedures.
The type of scar and its location determine the best treatment option. Our team of medical and cosmetic experts works together to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your needs. We consider the color, depth and cause of the scar, as well as the underlying tissue, to help you look your best.
Scars can develop as a result of surgery, acne, chicken pox or other wounds. They can become wide, deep or uneven and different in color or texture than the surrounding healthy skin. Occasionally, scars can also form a contracture that restricts movement or causes pain. While a scar cannot completely disappear, treatment can reduce its size and appearance and make the skin more even and soft.
How Do I Know if Scar Reduction Treatment is Right for Me?
If a scar is disfiguring, it may be an appropriate candidate for a surgical procedure. While this won’t remove the scar entirely, it will decrease its appearance and lessen any tightness or restriction of movement in the area.
Dr. Cameron Rokhsar performs scar revision treatment to minimize the appearance of scars in his offices in Manhattan and Garden City, Long Island. Scars can appear raised, indented, red or dark and often contrast with the color of healthy skin. This can affect self-image, increase discomfort or restrict movement. Scar revision can diminish the appearance of these scars and can also ease symptoms, such as itch and irritation.
In cases of severe scarring, surgery may be recommended. This is usually only done if other treatments are not successful or if the scar is restricting your movement or causing discomfort. Surgical procedures can change the position of the scar, use flap techniques to re-orient the area or replace the scar with normal skin. They can also be used to treat keloids and other abnormalities in the skin.
Many scars can be treated with laser therapy. A scar treatment hospital uses state-of-the-art technology to improve the texture and tone of the skin by stimulating the production of healthy cells that replace damaged ones. Lasers may also be used to treat keloids,여드름흉터치료 hypertrophic and atrophic scars, stretch marks, redness and discoloration.
For atrophic or depressed scars, Dr. Rokhsar offers a treatment called subcision. This technique, which involves local anesthesia, frees the bound down depressed scar tissue from the underlying tissue and allows the body to replace it with normal skin. This improves the caved in appearance and can be effective for atrophic scars caused by acne or chicken pox. He also offers a technique called tissue expansion, which is performed by placing a “balloon” beneath the scar and gradually stretching it over a period of weeks or months using saline solution. This can greatly improve the appearance of scars in certain areas of the body, such as the cheeks.흉터치료