Scare Treatment
Scare Treatment Treatment in Bhubaneswar
Scars are the body’s natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. While some scars fade over time, others may become permanent, raised, or discolored—affecting appearance and self-confidence. The goal of scar treatment is to minimize the appearance, restore skin texture, and promote smoother, more even-toned skin.
What is a Scar?
A scar forms when the skin heals after an injury, surgery, acne, burns, or inflammation. The new tissue that forms is often different in color and texture from the surrounding skin. Scars can be flat, raised, sunken, discolored, or thick. They may appear immediately after a wound or develop over time. While scars are a part of the body’s healing mechanism, they can become cosmetically or functionally problematic, especially when they form on visible areas like the face, neck, or limbs. Thankfully, there are multiple non-surgical and clinical treatments available today to help reduce the appearance and severity of different types of scars.
Different Types of Scars
Atrophic Scars
Sunken or pitted scars (common after acne or chickenpox)
Examples: Ice pick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars
Hypertrophic Scars
Raised, red scars that stay within the boundary of the wound
Keloid Scars
Thick, raised, and extend beyond the original wound; may be itchy or painful
Contracture Scars
Formed after burns; tighten the skin and may restrict movement
Stretch Marks (Striae)
Technically a type of scar from rapid skin stretching (pregnancy, growth, or weight gain/loss)
Scar Treatments
✅ 1. Topical Treatments (For Mild Scarring)
Silicone Gels or Sheets
Flatten and soften raised scars, reduce redness, and prevent hypertrophic scarsHydroquinone or Retinoids
Lighten post-inflammatory pigmentation or dark spotsScar Creams (with onion extract, vitamin E, or allantoin)
Moisturize and support skin healing over timeCorticosteroid Creams
Help reduce inflammation in hypertrophic and keloid scars
✅ 2. In-Clinic & Dermatological Treatments
• Microneedling / Dermaroller
Stimulates collagen production and smooths out atrophic (acne) scars
• Chemical Peels
Removes top skin layers to reduce discoloration and mild textural scars
• Laser Therapy (Fractional CO2, Er:YAG, IPL)
Breaks down scar tissue and encourages new skin formation
Best for acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks
• Dermal Fillers
Fill depressed scars for a smoother surface (temporary solution for deep acne scars)
• Steroid Injections
Flatten keloid and hypertrophic scars over time
• Cryotherapy
Freezing thick scars to reduce their size (often combined with steroid injections)
• Subcision
A minor surgical technique to break fibrous scar bands under the skin (used in rolling acne scars)
✅ 3. Surgical Scar Revision
Used for large, deep, or functionally restricting scars. The surgeon removes the old scar and re-closes the wound carefully to minimize new scarring.
✅ 4. Home Remedies & Natural Approaches (Supportive, not primary)
Aloe Vera Gel: Soothes and moisturizes healing skin
Honey & Lemon: Natural brighteners (use with caution on sensitive skin)
Coconut Oil / Vitamin E Oil: May aid mild skin healing and moisturization
Massage Therapy: Helps soften scar tissue over time
