A scar is a mark on the skin caused as an end result of healing process. These can be accidental injuries, surgery, nasty sore, some skin diseases and burns. Scars are extremely common and most people have some kind of scars, minor or major on their body. Scars can sometimes be very unsightly especially when these are present on visible parts of the body such as the face. These scars can cause embarrassment and make people self-conscious about their physical appearance. The treatment of scars is not always simple and sometimes need a combination of different treatment modalities for most optimal outcomes. Here at the FIRST Scar Clinic we offer a range of treatment options including medical, surgical and laser treatments with the ultimate aim to improve the appearance of your scars to an acceptable level and improve your self- confidence.
There are fundamentally Two types of scars:
Raised scars can be of further two types:
So scars can be: Surgical or Post-operative, Post-injury, Burns, Acne scars, Post-infective or Diabetic wound Scars, or Combinations.
What treatment you are offered will depend on the nature of your scar whether it is a depressed scar, raised scar or combination of both and also if the scar is associated with contractures and restriction of movements. There are a number of different treatment modalities available out there both invasive and non-invasive. After initial consultation, we will determine which combination of treatment will get you the most acceptable results. The following list provides an idea about the treatment options available for scar revision:
Please book a free consultation to discuss the most appropriate treatment for your scars whether these are caused by acne or surgery or burns.
From acne and surgery to burns and trauma — every scar is different. Here's how we assess your scar and choose the right combination of treatments to help you feel confident in your skin again.
A scar is a mark on the skin caused as an end result of the healing process. These can follow accidental injuries, surgery, acne, skin diseases or burns. Scars are extremely common — most people have some kind of scar, minor or major, on their body — but they can sometimes be very unsightly, especially when present on visible parts of the body such as the face, and can cause embarrassment and self-consciousness about physical appearance.
The treatment of scars is not always simple, and sometimes needs a combination of different treatment modalities for the most optimal outcome. Here at First Scar Clinic, we offer a range of treatment options — medical, surgical and laser — with the ultimate aim of improving the appearance of your scars to an acceptable level and restoring your self-confidence.
There are fundamentally two types of scars:
Raised scars can be of two further types:
A widened or unsightly scar that does not extend beyond the original boundaries of the wound.
An abnormal scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the original site of skin injury, generally considered more difficult to treat due to their thickness and tendency to re-grow.
So scars can be: surgical or post-operative, post-injury, burns, acne scars, post-infective or diabetic wound scars — or combinations of these.
What treatment you are offered will depend on the nature of your scar — whether it is a depressed scar, a raised scar, or a combination of both — and also whether the scar is associated with contractures and restriction of movement. There are a number of different treatment modalities available, both invasive and non-invasive. After your initial consultation, we will determine which combination of treatments will get you the most acceptable results. The following list provides an idea of the treatment options available for scar revision:
Please book a free consultation to discuss the most appropriate treatment for your scars, whether these are caused by acne, surgery or burns.
Book a free consultation and we'll help you find the right treatment plan.
