By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2010-10-18 10:10:34 | Word Count: 664
For scar sufferers, having smooth skin is a luxury gained only from treatments like skin scar removers. Removal and reduction of scar tissue can be accomplished through a variety of methods, including surgical procedures and over-the-counter remedies. A doctor can explain your options, and based upon your age, general health, depth and severity of the burn or scar, and your personal ability to tolerate invasive procedures and physical therapy, the doctor will prescribe a treatment. However, there are several over the counter solutions you may try before invasive surgical options.
Available at your drug store or through purchase online are any number of scar removal products. Included among them are vitamin scar creams, which feature vitamin C and antioxidants to help exfoliate the upper layers of the dermis, and may aid in the production of collagen. New tissue can replace the lumpy, reddened scar tissue and help reduce the appearance of skin scars. Perhaps nothing is more powerful in restoring the natural look of skin than a silicone-based patch like the ones offered by InvisiScar. There are many creams and oils, but the hassle-free, inexpensive wonders of silicone leave your skin fresh and new, with minimal commitment.
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Using oils and creams along with the silicone treatments can help boost results even further. InvisiScar’s silicone patches can help soften the skin, and along with kneading the scar tissue, can help break down the over-active collagen fibers that comprise the lumpy scar tissue, allowing them to look and act more like normal skin collagen.
The most popular and effective over the counter skin scar remover is silicone, available in gel or gel-impregnated pads that you cut to size and adhere directly to the scar. InvisiScar can remove 95% of scars ranging from surgery scars, to burn scars, to scars from falling down. Their silicone patches also work on scars of any age. They act by limiting oxygen to the scar, softening the scar, and warming the scar tissue, all which lead to the scars diminished appearance and softer texture. They come in different sizes and can be reused with hypoallergenic tape, which can prove as a cost-efficient alternative from a budget-conscious standpoint.
Surgical options include laser dermabrasion, chemical dermabrasion and sanding, all of which involve removing the top layers of tissue, exposing healthy tissue beneath. Each of these options leaves the skin tender and sensitive to heat and cold, and susceptible to sunburn while healing. Discomfort is normal, and healing skin will itch. Other doctor-administered treatments for skin scar removal include collagen injections (derived from bovine sources), which assist in the bodys natural collagen production to rapidly heal the scars.
As with any medical decision, you must first consult with your doctor to decide on the best course of action for your particular scar situation. Your doctor may recommend surgical intervention if your scars are deep, dark, or old. However, you may be able to treat the problem yourself with a skin scar remover if your scars are minimal, relatively new, or not too deep. For quick and easy treatment without surgery or long-term cream and gel treatments, try silicone pads for quick improvements and amazing lasting results.
For more information on scar removal and silicone patch solutions, please visit InvisiScar’s Web site at www.scarout.com.
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