{"id":2498,"date":"2025-01-29T13:10:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T12:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/?p=2498"},"modified":"2025-01-29T18:57:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T17:57:43","slug":"remove-scars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/remove-scars\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove keloid, hypertrophic, and atrophic scars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In certain occasions, the skin suffers an injury and the healing results in a scar. This can be on the face or body, small or large, with varying depth and thickness. Fortunately, there are plastic surgery procedures, laser treatments, dermabrasion, and also creams that can greatly improve its appearance. However, it should be noted that not all methods have the same results for <strong>removing scars<\/strong>.<\/p><aside class=\"adsini\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_inicio_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-inicio-articulo\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2508209597\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside>\n<p>To know which of these remedies is best, it is necessary to understand the type of scar, whether it is recent, its size, shape, and the area of the body where it is located.<\/p>\n<p>Some areas are more sensitive than others, and certain ways of <strong>removing scars<\/strong> may not be recommended for specific skin areas. So, let&#8217;s describe how to remove them in several ways, whether they belong to the keloid or hypertrophic group.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"hr1\" \/>\n<h2>What is a keloid scar?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-97736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/keloid-scar-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Keloid scar\" width=\"200\" height=\"165\" title=\"\">It appears like other types, but instead of healing normally, it does so excessively, meaning that after the skin injury, the scar tissue grows larger. Its shape is large and thick, with a rough texture that can sometimes be unpleasant. It usually grows beyond the edge of the initial wound.<\/p>\n<p>The causes of keloid scars are the abnormal formation of collagen, which is responsible for repairing connective tissue after the injury.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a hypertrophic scar?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-97737 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/hypertrophic-scar.jpg\" alt=\"Hypertrophic scar\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" title=\"\">After suffering an injury, the skin tends to heal in different ways. Sometimes it can heal leaving a small mark, while other times, there is an overgrowth of scar tissue. Instead of being smooth and even, the result is a hypertrophic scar with an elevated shape. Its size does not exceed the original wound&#8217;s line.<\/p>\n<p>They respond well to treatment with silicone and laser.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><aside class=\"ads2\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"1797353553\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2>Atrophic scar<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-97738 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/atrophic-scar.jpg\" alt=\"Atrophic scar\" width=\"200\" height=\"171\" title=\"\">When the skin becomes thinner, with a light or pink color, and instead of rising, it sinks, it is called an atrophic scar.<\/p>\n<p>These connective tissue lesions, over time, change to a white color, always maintaining the appearance of a <strong>sunken scar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It can grow outside the initial wound and responds well to filler with hyaluronic acid and certain types of fractional lasers (ablative and non-ablative).<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><!-- ah_3_ads --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"7212672277\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"hr1\" \/>\n<h2>Types of Treatments to Remove Scars<\/h2>\n<p>As we have mentioned in the introduction of the article, there are surgical procedures, a <strong>scar removal operation<\/strong> that requires the intervention of a surgeon, <strong>or non-invasive treatments.<\/strong> The latter include treatments where the skin is treated with a machine or through the application of different creams to remove scars, acids, and moisturizing cosmetics to improve the regeneration of scar tissue.<br \/>\nIt is important to follow the doctor&#8217;s recommendations after a deep injury to prevent scar formation. Generally, for aesthetic surgery, silicone gel or strips are recommended, but other methods may be suggested to prevent the appearance of keloid, hypertrophic, or atrophic scars.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the type of scar tissue, various methods may be used, or you may need to focus on just a few. Let&#8217;s look at the <strong>scar removal treatments<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laser.<\/li>\n<li>Microdermabrasion.<\/li>\n<li>Carboxytherapy with CO2.<\/li>\n<li>Plastic surgery or excision through surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Peeling.<\/li>\n<li>Creams.<\/li>\n<li>Injections.<\/li>\n<li>Radiation.<\/li>\n<li>Radiofrequency or Fraxel laser.<\/li>\n<li>Cryotherapy (may cause hyperpigmentation in dark skin).<\/li>\n<li>PRP or platelet-rich plasma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* To <strong>remove a keloid scar<\/strong>, the most effective techniques are laser, cryotherapy or cold application, corticosteroid injections, external pressure, and plastic surgery. It should be mentioned that they usually reduce in size but often leave a trace.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-97741 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/remove-scars-336x206.jpg\" alt=\"Remove scars\" width=\"336\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/remove-scars-336x206.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/remove-scars.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" title=\"\">* To <strong>remove a hypertrophic scar<\/strong>, laser treatment is effective, and many of the recommended treatments can reduce its size.<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>erase an atrophic scar<\/strong>, the application of several sessions of ablative or non-ablative fractional laser is recommended, depending on each case. Additionally, to improve the appearance of the depression, hyaluronic acid can be used, a substance that will fill the tissue depression and match the level of the rest of the skin.<br \/>\nGenerally, these are the recommended medical and dermatological procedures, but each person may require different forms of therapy to improve skin quality and thus blur and reduce scar tissue to the maximum. So, let&#8217;s explain the <strong>most effective methods for scars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Laser<\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps one of the most notable treatments. It is used by both men and women, and there are several cutting-edge categories. Currently, there are different types of lasers specifically focused on treating and removing small skin marks. In this sense, you can find everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/laser-co2-fraccionado\/\">CO2 laser with very good results<\/a> in some scar-related conditions to various frequencies that create a somewhat different effect.<br \/>\nIt is indicated for treating acne marks, surgical scars, wound scars, and most of them.<\/p>\n<p>It should be used by a doctor, who must have a specific device.<\/p>\n<h3>Microdermabrasion<\/h3>\n<p>It is a medical procedure that removes the outer layer of the skin. By sweeping with different tips, it can smooth and <strong>remove marks on the face, stains, and the marking of old surgery sutures<\/strong>. There are different versions, such as diamond or aluminum, and it is widely used to improve the appearance of the face, although it can also be used to treat other areas of the human body.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/microdermoabrasion\/\">microdermabrasion treatment<\/a> works in one session, and you can find both professional and at-home versions. If you have old, poorly healed scars in sensitive areas, it is recommended to visit an aesthetic clinic for guidance on the necessary steps.<\/p>\n<h3>Carboxytherapy<\/h3>\n<p>On the medical side, you can find a completely different way to heal skin tissue. Instead of scraping or removing the outer covering, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/carboxiterapia-para-eliminar-estrias\/\">carboxytherapy for scar removal<\/a> works from within the skin.<\/p>\n<p>Through the introduction of CO2 via a fine cannula, this gas offers various <strong>properties to regenerate collagen synthesis<\/strong> and force the different layers of the skin to renew themselves.<\/p>\n<p>This method of scar removal has fewer visible side effects compared to laser or microdermabrasion since it works beneath the skin. Results are not immediate and gradually, from the inside out, the changes begin to show.<\/p>\n<p>This treatment is widely used for stretch marks, as they are somewhat of a scar due to the tearing of connective tissue fibers in the dermis. Dermal fibrosis can improve quite a bit.<\/p>\n<h3>Plastic Surgery<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-97742 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/plastic-surgery-scars.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic surgery scars\" width=\"336\" height=\"222\" title=\"\">It has various methods for improving the appearance of a person. Generally, through the <strong>removal of scar tissue<\/strong>, it is possible to recover some of the skin quality it had before.<\/p>\n<p>Through advanced plastic surgery techniques for scars to avoid leaving marks and combining it with cosmetic use during recovery, it is quite likely to greatly improve the appearance of the scar.<\/p>\n<p>This type of treatment is commonly used when there are large scars from surgery or severe dermatological issues.<\/p>\n<h3>Facial and Body Peeling<\/h3>\n<p>Peeling sits between the two fields that treat this type of scar tissue. It can be performed deeply by a doctor or much more gently at home.<\/p>\n<p>For a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/peeling-facial-casero-profesional\/\">facial peeling for acne marks<\/a>, different types of AHA and BHA acids can be used, which, depending on the concentration, time, and repetition of the chemical peel over the months, can achieve an effect very similar to microdermabrasion and laser.<\/p>\n<p>Peeling is a treatment that removes layers of the epidermis, aiming to reduce imperfections in the formation of new skin. It can be used both on the face and the body, although it has <strong>very good results against acne scars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, depending on the condition of each person, one or the other may be recommended, as its application can have contraindications and side effects.<\/p>\n<h3>Creams<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-97743 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/scar-cream.jpg\" alt=\"Scar cream\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">There are different cosmetic products focused on improving the skin. <strong>Scar removal creams<\/strong> may contain active ingredients similar to those in peeling but at much lower concentrations, making their effects milder.<\/p>\n<p>They are recommended for medium- and long-term use, and are generally combined with stronger treatments in cases where marks or stretch marks are abundant.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these creams contain <strong>salicylic acid<\/strong>, <strong>retinoic acid<\/strong>, and a combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/exfoliantes\/\">exfoliants<\/a>, oils, and mucopolysaccharides to reinforce the creation of new collagen and connective tissue. You can buy scar creams from various brands, just like rosehip oil, aloe vera, and different moisturizing products that will help improve recovery when the scar is still recent.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"hr1\" \/>\n<h2>How to Choose the Best Treatment for Scar Removal<\/h2>\n<p>First, it is important to differentiate between small marks and those that are truly an aesthetic problem for the person. The former can be treated with either home remedies or medical treatments, but in cases where there is a large, unsightly mark that affects the patient&#8217;s sociability, professional methods should be sought.<\/p>\n<p>In all cases, it is important to <strong>be cautious<\/strong> because improper handling or exposure to different therapies can worsen how the lines look or even damage the skin surrounding the scar.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to know what type of scar you have and follow the recommendations based on it. A keloid responds differently than a hypertrophic scar, and therefore, the approach to treating them will be different.<\/p>\n<p>If you have doubts about improving the appearance of your skin, we advise you to <strong>consult with a dermatologist<\/strong>, a clinic specialized in scars, and only try well-tested cosmetic products.<\/p>\n<\/p><aside class=\"ads\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_fin_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-fin-articulo\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"4055871191\"><\/ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); <\/script><\/aside><aside class=\"ads-relacionado\"><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- mismumi_relacionado --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"2966766890\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/center><\/aside><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In certain occasions, the skin suffers an injury and the healing results in a scar. This can be on the face or body, small or large, with varying depth and thickness. Fortunately, there are&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":97741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[57],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2498"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2498"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2498\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2498"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}