• Surgical Scar Revision : During a surgical scar revision, the scar tissue is surgically removed, and then the wound is meticulously stitched shut to minimise the scar's size and visibility. The scar should be smaller and less obvious once the new incision has healed. When less invasive revision treatments fail to improve the appearance of wide or big scars, this surgery is used.
• Laser/Dermabrasion Treatments : Laser or dermabrasion treatments may be appropriate for depressed scars, such as acne scarring. To create a smoother and more equal skin tone, these treatments resurface and/or sand the skin. These procedures can be a part of a wider scar revision treatment plan and work best for shallow scars and depressions.
• Steroid Injections : Steroid injections can be coupled with other correction techniques or used as a stand-alone treatment. Keloids are tough, thick scars that grow and protrude from trauma sites; the treatment can lessen their size, albeit they are not always effective on their own.
• Topical therapies : Topical therapies can aid in the improvement of scars and are frequently given as part of a treatment plan. They are typically used in conjunction with other procedures.

What Can We Expect?

Common scar types that may require medical attention include:

• Keloid scars : An abnormally vigorous healing process results in these scars. It frequently worsens after the first injury and can occasionally make movement difficult. These scars can be treated surgically, with steroid injections, or with silicone sheets to flatten the scar. Cryotherapy, or freezing therapy using liquid nitrogen, can be used to cure smaller keloids.
• Scars from contractures : These scars result from burn injuries. These scars cause skin to thicken, which can limit mobility.
• Hypertrophic scars :Similar to keloids, these elevated, red scars do not extend past the area of the injury. Steroid injections to minimise swelling or silicone sheets to flatten the scar are examples of treatments.
• Acne scars : These are the results of severe acne. Acne scars come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from deep pits to waves or angular scars. The types of acne scars you have will determine the available treatments. These scars can be treated with over-the-counter or prescription lotions, ointments, or gels.