An atrophic scar is one that is generally sunken, pitted, or indented. These scars are the polar opposite of the other major scar category, hypertrophic scars, which are raised above skin level. The most common cause for atrophic scars is acne. Other causes include chickenpox, surgery (especially shave excisions), and injury.
Microdermabrasion for acne scars rejuvenates the skin to reduce visible scarring. With microdermabrasion for acne, only the most upper layers of the skin are removed. This promotes exfoliation and the regeneration of a rejuvenated, smoother skin surface....
Ingrown hairs are a common problem that can result in permanent ingrown hair scars. An ingrown hair occurs when one or more hairs fails to emerge from the hair follicle or if its end makes a "u-turn" after emerging from the follicle and buries itself in the skin...
Stretch marks on the back, also called "striae" amount to tearing of the deeper layers of the skin called the dermis. When the dermis tears, a stretched, thinned-out look that can also be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin results. Stretch Marks on Back:...
Purple stretch marks, also known as purple striae and “striae caerulea” are scars that form exclusively within the skin, as opposed to on the skin. When stretch marks form, the structure of the skin’s dermis layer is disrupted, leaving behind the classic linear,...
Mosquito bite scars are a great case-in-point that even the most minor skin injuries can leave scars. When a mosquito bites you, it penetrates the skin’s surface using its needle-like proboscis. On a hunt for blood, the proboscis tip needs to penetrate the skin’s...
In cosmetic procedures such as tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift, and breast lift, it is generally true that more excess skin removed during surgery translates into a tighter, firmer, and more desirable result from a body contouring point of view. However, when larger...
What Is A Keloid? The cornerstone of the skin's healing process is the production of collagen. Collagen can be thought of as the "glue" the human body creates to mend wounded skin. It is the amount of collagen laid down in the wound, as well as its color, texture, and...
Acne scars are a problem a huge number of people face, affecting around 90% of people in the 11-30 year age group. Around 45% of people with acne develop scars. While the majority of people that scar have severe cases of acne, about 70% of individuals with acne scars...
How MLD Can Improve Wound Healing And Optimise Your Scarring Process: In my 15 years of working with post-op patients, I’ve seen firsthand how MLD supports and accelerates the healing process. And that includes improving and optimizing the outcome of scars. Factors...
Everyone Should Do These To Optimize Scarring: AdviceReasoninguse sunscreen as soon as the wound is healed (consistently for 1 year)sun exposure can permanently darken scarssilicone gel or silicone strips for 3 monthsproven to help prevent thicker scarshave a...
Scars from removing moles is a topic that all prospective patients should be familiar with. While mole removal is one of the most common minor skin procedures performed, it should not be overlooked that all mole removal procedures are likely to leave a scar of some...