By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2010-09-03 12:24:38 | Word Count: 664
Plastic surgery scar removal to reduce acne by laser is a very popular technique that is used today. Scars are a natural part of a wound’s healing, but they can be very painful, inconvenient and make people self-conscious. Laser can help patients feel better emotionally as well as physically by diminishing acne scaring and improve a patient’s appearance.
Causes of Acne Scaring
Scars can result from acne, chicken pox, a sport injury, a burn, a wound or injury, scars can be disfiguring. Acne scars result from three types of acne from inflamed lesions either from a papule, pustule, or cyst.
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• A papule is a red bump in the skin.
• A pustule is a red bump in the skin with a white head that contains pus or oil.
• A cyst is a fluid-filled lump underneath the skins surface. Cysts are large, red and extremely painful.
A common cause of facial scaring in teens and adults is acne. The more severe the skin is damaged, the longer it will take to heal and the scar will become more noticeable. These scars are treatable by your dermatologist. He or she will recommend the type of treatment depending upon the cause of the scar.
Acne Scar Treatment
There are many types of plastic surgery scar removal for acne scarring. Although complete scaring may not be possible, treatment can certainly make a patient’s appearance improve significantly.
Laser Scar Removal can be accomplished by surgery and the type of scar involved. A plastic surgeon’s job is to reduce the disfigurement of the scar involved.
Different Types of Scares
• Atrophic scars are thin or flat and are a complication of acne.
• Hypertrophic scars are thick, red or raised, swollen, and puffy causing it to stand out around the edges of a wound.
• Keloid scars extend beyond the edges of a wound and can be swollen, itchy and hurtful. Keloid scars have a smooth top with a pink or purple color.
• Contracture scars occur when large amounts of skin are lost, such as a burn or large injury to the skin. This scar causes the skin to tighten and, therefore, a person has a hard time moving around.
Laser scar removal can reduce and improve the appearance of keloid, facial and hypertrophic scarring and give you a smoother, clearer skin. It can, also, relieve the discomfort of contracture scars, which restricts the movements of muscles and tendons.
Costs of Treatment
Plastic surgery scar removal costs are determined by the anesthesiologist, facility fees and the physician fees. Generally, the cost of plastic surgery is not covered by any insurance but you can ask your doctor after the examination.
Surgical scar removal is not for everyone but if you decide to take the treatment, it will make a life-changing difference.
