Scar therapy

Everyone has a scar somewhere. It is inevitable with deep damage to the skin, such as after surgery, burns or accidents. A scar is often unsightly, causes discomfort and complaints. However, proper treatment reduces both complaints and scars.

There are different (combination) treatments for scars. The choice of treatment depends on the type of scar and the symptoms you experience from it. Scar treatment at Parisa Skin Clinic can include:

Scar treatment: through various massage techniques, the scar is made more flexible and the adhesion is lifted as much as possible. This reduces pain and redness. The goal of this treatment is to reduce movement restrictions and improve the scar structure. The intensity of the treatment is built up per treatment from gentle to firm massage. You will also receive advice on how to massage your scar yourself.
Silicone patches: for fresh scars, the use of silicone patches can be a good solution. This makes the scar flatter and softer. It also reduces the redness, itching and pain of the scar.
SkinPen medical microneedling: the SkinPen makes tiny holes in the skin through micro-needles, without causing damage. This greatly promotes blood flow to the skin. In addition, the SkinPen stimulates the natural process of collagen production, creating new skin cells. Thus, it fills scar tissue, breaks down existing scar tissue.
Chemical peeling: peeling removes dead cells, which flattens the scar.
Camouflage therapy: if the previously mentioned treatments are insufficient, camouflage therapy is used to make the scar less visible.

WHY THIS TREATMENT?

Scars can be disturbingly present. Not all scars heal equally well or beautifully. It is common for scar tissue to be thickened, adhered, discolored or hardened. Scar therapy can improve the blood flow to a scar, making your skin more supple. The goal of therapy is to loosen scar tissue, improving the appearance of the scar and reducing any restrictions in movement. The therapy consists of a combination of massage techniques.

WHAT DOES THE TREATMENT LOOK LIKE?

Results are highly personalized and depend on your expectations as well as the scar tissue. Scar treatments make the scar and the surrounding skin smoother and softer. This will give the skin a more even color and reduce pain and itching. If the therapy is successful, any movement restrictions may also be reduced.

A peel is then applied. This peel neutralizes itself once it comes in contact with your skin, eliminating the need to remove it. Multiple layers of peel can be applied to your skin, with each layer potentially causing a burning sensation. By working in layers, we have precise control over the depth of the treatment. The burning sensation can be made more pleasant by blowing and disappears after a few minutes. A post-treatment cream is applied after the treatment to help the recovery process.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?

With scar therapy, it is often difficult to tell in advance exactly how many treatments you will need for beautiful results. This depends, among other things, on the characteristics of the scar. What is the size, where is the scar, how old is the scar and what is the self-healing capacity of your skin? Important factors that all affect the process. Broadly speaking, a full treatment period spans anywhere from 2 months to 2 years.

WHAT DOES THE SKIN LOOK LIKE AFTER TREATMENT?

THE RESULT

The result depends on the type and condition of the scar. In general, the scar is made more flexible, which will reduce complaints such as pain and a tight feeling. It is not possible to offer a 100% guarantee of the final result.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

Living rules and care advice depend on which treatment you undergo for your scars.

To reduce swelling under the eyes, you can put an extra pillow under your head at night or raise the head of the bed so that gravity can do its job.

During the treatment period and for at least three weeks after the last treatment, it is important to keep the treated area out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, use sunscreen with a protection factor of 30 or higher regularly. This helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays and maintain the results achieved.