Scars Removal Treatment in Hyderabad

Has your skin been harmed and left you with an unsightly scar? You don’t need to live your whole life with that scarred skin look. Top-notch, aesthetic skin experts can help you regain your confidence by improving the texture, colour, size, and shape of your scarred skin- in short, the overall appearance of your problematic/ unsightly scar. At Neya Dermatology and Aesthetics, we have the leading, experienced dermatologist, Dr. Ravali Yalamanchili who holds expertise in all types of scar removal with advanced procedures. Schedule your appointment with our scar removal treatment in Hyderabad with our expert today!

What is a scar?

A scar is a visual reminder of a past injury or wound on the skin. It is a part of the natural wound-healing response of the body to repair the wound in the skin and other tissues. It can be of varying kinds and occur at different degrees depending on the level of injury on various parts of the body or face.

How do scars form?

Scars can be caused by accidents, skin conditions like acne, infections, vaccines, diseases, or surgeries. They are the result of the injuries to the skin. If the wound or injury is superficial, new skin forms and covers the injured skin as the wound heals. However, if the injury is beyond the epidermis, the damage to the skin and tissues is mended by fresh collagen growth. Collagen is a skin structural protein, a fibrous tissue, which is thicker and less flexible than the rest of the skin and often becomes a scar.

The new scar tissue is of different quality and texture as compared to the surrounding tissue. It is formed after the complete healing of the wounded site.

What do scars look like?

Scars may appear in various shapes, colours, and sizes. It may be raised if collagen growth is in excess at the time of healing or it may be depressed if collagen is less produced during wound repair. A scar may even be flat. Usually, newly formed scars are coloured but when they become mature, they may turn white. Some scars may itch or cause discomfort.

A lot of factors contribute to the final appearance of a scar, including:

• Location- the site where the scar is formed
• Cause- the exact reason behind scar occurrence
• Wound- the size and depth of the wound created
• Wound care- the way wound is treated
• Personal factors- the age, genes, skin colour/type, nutritional status, and the intake of medications of the person with scar.

What are the different types of scars and the ways to treat them?

Based on their appearance, scars can be of the following types:

• Normal, fine-line scar- A minor skin injury like a skin cut usually leaves a red, raised line scar which over time becomes pale and flat. If the wound is on dark skin, the scar tissue may fade and appear as a brown or white mark. On tanned skin, a pale scar is more obvious. Treatment options include topical steroids, silicone gel or pad, skin camouflage, cryotherapy, and laser therapy.
• Pitted, sunken scar- Such a scar is also referred to as an atrophic scar. It is formed due to the loss of underlying skin-supporting structures like collagen fibre, subcutaneous fat, and even muscle. It is usually caused by acne or chicken pox. Some surgical scars are also indented into the skin. Treatment options include fillers, microneedling, chemical peel, and laser treatment.
• Hypertrophic scar- Such a scar is red, thick, and raised and remains confined within the boundary of the original injury or skin defect. It develops usually within weeks after the skin injury. It may naturally improve but this takes up to one year or longer. Steroids are the first line of treatment. Other options include silicone dioxide application and surgical excision.
• Keloid scar- It is a thick, irregular, red, or dark-coloured, round cluster of scar tissue that grows beyond the boundary of the original injury. It appears mostly on the earlobes, back, chest, and shoulders, more often in darker-skinned individuals in up to 1 year following the original skin trauma. Keloid scar removal options include steroid injections, cryotherapy, pressure therapy, silicone gel or pad, radiation therapy, laser treatment for scars in Hyderabad, and skin graft surgery.

Based on their cause, scars can be of various kinds, including:

• Acne scar- Severe, inflammatory, or deep acne breakouts usually leave behind scars. Depending on the level of collagen growth and the appearance of a scar, acne scars are of various kinds. These include atrophic scars like icepick scars, rolling scars, boxcar scars, and hypertrophic and keloid scars. The treatment depends on the type of acne scar.
• BCG vaccine scar- Following a BCG vaccination as well as polio or smallpox vaccine, the injection site gets sore in 2-4 weeks and heals in around 2-4 months. On healing, it may leave behind a small scar, which is normal. If its look is bothersome, scar removal procedures like laser, dermal filler, steroid injection, and chemical peels can help.
• Stretch marks- When skin rapidly stretches or shrinks, there are abrupt changes that cause rupture of collagen and elastin and the skin. When the skin heals, stretch marks, which are a form of scar, appear. At first, these narrow skin bands tend to be purple, red, pink, or brown, depending on the individual’s skin colour. But, over time, the colour fades and so old stretch mark scars appear white. Stretch marks removal treatment in Hyderabad options include topical treatments, light or laser therapies, and microdermabrasion.
• Burn scar- A burnt skin heals to leave behind a contracture scar. Such a scar tightens the skin and may affect the movement of the affected body part. In some cases, it may go deep and affect muscles and nerves. The burn scar removal treatment options include surgical procedures like Z plasty, skin flap or graft, and tissue expansion.
• Surgical scar/ Scar endometriosis- When any invasive procedure is performed, an incision is made in the skin which damages or opens it. The skin incision sites are closed with stitches or adhesives but when the surgical site heals, scar tissue develops. Scar endometriosis is one of the surgical complications, where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows at the extra pelvic region at the site of an earlier surgical scar, mostly a C-section scar. Topical treatments and Laser or light treatments are effective for C-section scar and surgical scar treatment removal.
• Chicken pox scar- Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that triggers an inflammatory response leading to blisters or sores on the skin. When these sores or blisters heal, they leave depressed, round, dark, or light marks on the facial skin called chicken pox scars. Chickenpox scar removal can be made less visible with treatment options like topical corticoster-oids, reti-noids, or hydro-quinone; chemical peels; microdermabrasion; dermal fillers; laser scar removal; microneedling; and punch excision.

Scar Treatments Doctors in Hyderabad, Dr. Ravali Yalamanchili provides the best scar removal treatments that help reduce scar appearance and make the skin clear and spotless.

Frequently Asked Questions on Scar Removal

How to remove scars from the face permanently?

Permanent scar removal is not possible in any way. If having scars on your face, face scar removal options can only help fade the scar's appearance.

How to remove old scars?

There are several effective ways to make old scars less visible. These include medicated creams or gels, silicone gel, zinc supplements, laser therapy, chemical peel, microneedling, scar massage, scar camouflage, and steroid injections. Get in touch with a skin doctor at Neya Dermatology and Aesthetic Clinic to more details on Scar Removal Surgery Cost in Hyderabad.

Does tattoo removal leave a scar?

If tattoo removal is performed by a trained professional at appropriate laser intensity, it is unlikely for the scar to form.

How to heal acne scars?

It can be healed through Lasers and MNRF.

How to prevent acne scars?

Acne scars are preventable by avoiding inflammatory acne breakouts in the first place or not letting them leave behind scars. Maintaining a good skincare routine and a healthy lifestyle is also a must to avoid acne scars.

What is the laser scar removal cost in India?

Laser scar removal cost depends on several factors like the type, cause, and depth of scar; the number of sessions required, the expertise/experience held by the professional, the laser device used, and the clinic chosen.

For better insights do consult Dr. Ravali Yalamanchili, Best Scars Reduction Doctors in Hyderabad at Neya Dermatology and Aesthetic Clinic.