Scars

The Science Behind Scar Formation

Scars are formed as a result of the body’s natural response to skin damage. The appearance and type of scar that develops depend on various factors, including the cause of the skin injury, the depth and type of wound, genetic predisposition, local infection or inflammation, and other variables.

Types of Scars

• Hypertrophic scars and keloids are thick, raised scars that form due to an overproduction of connective tissue and excessive collagen production within the original wound area.
• Atrophic scars are characterized by sunken or depressed areas of skin that result from the destruction of collagen due to skin inflammation.
• Acne scars are a common type of scar that result from severe acne breakouts.
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a discoloration that occurs around a wound and is not a true scar.
• Stretch marks, or striae distensa, are formed from damage to the skin’s connective tissues during rapid stretching.

Laser Scar Treatment Options

At Evoskin, we offer several advanced laser treatments for scar reduction, including SLP Nd:YAG, Q-switch, CPL, and Erbium Fractional. These minimally invasive procedures have a short recovery time and can be used individually or in combination for maximum results.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation can be effectively treated with less aggressive lasers such as CPL or Mandelic acid-based peel.

To reduce the appearance of stretch marks, the best approach is a combination of scar reduction and regenerative therapy that promotes the growth of new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid-rich connective tissue. The fractional Erbium laser safely and effectively ablates the surface layer of skin while stimulating the formation of new skin cells, collagen, and elastin tissue.

Our Laser Scar Removal Machines