Millions of people suffer from scarring as a result of injuries, surgical procedures, burns and medical conditions. While most scars fade over time, many are unsightly, painful or itchy and can restrict movement. Scar revision, or scar reduction treatments, can help reduce the appearance of the scar, improve symptoms such as itching and tightness, and restore function to areas of the body that have been restricted by the scar.
The type of scar a patient has determines the best treatment method, as different types require different treatment approaches. Raised scars called keloid or hypertrophic scars, indentations (depressed) and atrophic scars can be treated with laser skin resurfacing, injectable steroid treatments and surgery. Dr. Cameron Rokhsar, a top NYC scar treatment hospital, performs these scar treatment techniques at his offices in Manhattan and Garden City, New York.
While most scars fade with time, many patients want to improve their cosmetic appearance or remove itchiness, pain or discomfort. Scar treatment can change the size, color or shape of the scar, change its orientation on the face and help improve its appearance compared to the surrounding skin. Scars that are too large or disfigured can impact how a person looks, and a facial scar may be particularly distressing.
Many people develop raised scars that are called keloids or hypertrophic scars that can be red, itchy or have a thick texture. They often appear right on the site of a wound or incision and tend to occur more in darker-skinned individuals. They can be extremely itchy and sometimes painful and can grow over time causing the area around them to become red or inflamed. In some cases, the scar tissue can even pull together and obstruct movement of a joint.여드름흉터치료
Injection steroid treatments are commonly used to prevent scars from forming or growing larger, and can help to alleviate itching and other symptoms. These injections are typically performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia in the office, or by a plastic surgeon. In some cases, surgery is required to change the size or position of a scar, or to release a tight scar that restricts movement.
Lastly, laser skin resurfacing can be used to improve the color and texture of scars. This technique uses a special light-based device to target the deeper layers of the skin, transforming the scar tissue into the color and texture of surrounding healthy skin. This can also help to prevent atrophic or depressed scars from developing and can also minimize the appearance of hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage.흉터치료
A complication of scars can be contracture, where the underlying skin and muscle tighten during healing. This is often seen in older scars and can cause limited mobility of the affected area of the body. These can be very difficult to treat with scar revision alone and usually require a combination of different treatment techniques. Dr. Rokhsar is highly skilled at treating these difficult scars and gets referrals from other dermatologists and plastic surgeons in the tri-state area and across the country.