Laser Treatment for Scars

Overview:

Dermatologists can utilise a laser to lessen a scar’s appearance and limit irritation and tingling. Laser treatment can likewise keep scars from forming after a medical procedure.
The laser induces new, healthy skin development. Even though laser treatment cannot totally eliminate scars, it can make them less observable and irritated.

Individuals can seek laser treatment on many kinds of scars, including scars formed due to surgery, skin inflammation scars, and scars from wounds. It is additionally used to remove scars on the face.

Cost:

Since laser procedures for scars are restorative and elective strategies, your insurance may not be able to cover the procedure’s expense. The expense of treatment relies upon the size of the scar, the number of scars, and the number of laser procedures you would require.

Remember that you might require more than one laser treatment to get your ideal outcomes. You will need to pay each time you see your primary care physician for treatment. Since the cash-based expense for laser treatment changes, you must talk with more than one specialist to look at costs before continuing. A few clinics will charge a consultation fee notwithstanding what you pay for the real procedure. The total amount can range from 15 thousand rupees to 3 lakh rupees.

How it works

Laser treatment enters the external layers of the skin to invigorate new, healthy skin cell development. The laser eliminates older, damaged layers of skin so new, sound skin can fill in its place.

Laser treatments create a new scar in place of the old one. Although, this new skin develops more uniformly as compared to the damaged skin before the treatment. The development of scar tissue is a characteristic of reaction to injury. Scars are not harmful and do not need elimination for clinical reasons. Nonetheless, in case they are agonising, restricting, or influence an individual mentally, a scope of strategies can decrease their appearance and uneasiness. Laser treatment can assist with scars by diminishing discomfort or irritation, lessening the scar’s appearance, and working on the range of movement of the skin around the scar.

Specialists can use an assortment of lasers that utilise various frequencies of light and influence the skin differently. A few lasers are ablative, implying that they eliminate the top layer of skin, while others are non-ablative, holding the skin’s surface while influencing the layers under. A few lasers might be unacceptable for certain complexions since they might make the skin hyper or hypopigmented.

Types of laser procedures that specialists use in scar treatment include:-

• Ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser
• Intense pulsed light
• Nonablative fractional laser
• Pulsed dye laser

A specialist ought to completely assess a scar before suggesting a laser for treatment use. They ought to clarify the potential advantages of a specific laser as well as its possible side effects.

Procedure

Before an individual goes through laser treatment, a specialist will analyse the scar and imprint the skin with a pen to distinguish the region for treatment. Coming up next is an illustration of how the treatment cycle might function:-

• A specialist will clean the region around the scar and may infuse local anaesthisa or apply a numbing cream to the space.
• If the scar is on the face, they might request that the individual wear defensive goggles.
• The specialist will put wet towels or dressing around the scarred region to assimilate laser beams that would influence already healthy skin.
• The specialist will direct the laser light on the scar tissue. They may at times apply a cooling saline or water agent.
• After the treatment is finished, the specialist will apply a balm and a dressing to cover the region.
• The treated region might stay red for quite a long time after the process. There may likewise be a small amount of swelling and stinging that may feel like a burn from the sun.
• After the methodology, specialists frequently prescribe applying hydrating moisturizer to the space twice every day and ceasing from putting on cosmetics until the redness has disappeared.

Risks and side effects

As with any other treatment, some risks and side effects may come with laser procedures. These can include:

• Swelling
• Bleeding
• Pain
• Discolouration
• Infection or crusting

What to expect

Patients may not notice any huge changes until half a month after the medical procedure. Other post-treatment effects include:-

• The colour of the treated region might be pink or red for a few hours post-treatment.
• A slight stinging sensation, like a small burn from the sun in the treated region. This sensation normally dies down in four to six hours. Cool packs or damp fabrics might be applied to decrease the sensation.
• In the treated region, swelling can be experienced which fades away in a few days.

Preparation

Prior to the procedure, a dermatologist will for the most part check the patient’s clinical history. During this time the specialist and patient talk about what to expect, possible dangers, and results of the technique. Patients likewise ought to:-

• Abstain from sunbathing, tanning beds, waxing, chemical agents, or collagen infusions for around 15 days preceding the method.
• Keep away from scents, antiperspirants, or any possible aggravations in the treatment region before and after the treatment.
• Stay away from anti-inflammatory medicine, pain-relieving medications, and natural supplements because of the increased danger of bleeding.

Find a provider

Laser treatment for scars can be a tricky procedure. It needs the expertise of the doctor. The techniques used also require the best equipment and skill of the dermatologist. For the best results, visit Yashoda Hospital and Research Centre. Here, experienced dermatologists make you comfortable with the procedure. Our dermatologists include:-

Dr. Anup Kumar Tiwary: Dr. Tiwary is well-trained in cosmetic procedures such as PRP therapy, fillers, botulinum, toxins, and laser treatments for various skin and hair problems.
He was awarded a national observership and fellowship in Dermatology, Hair Transplant, and Laser MIADVL.

For more information book an appointment at Yashoda Hospital access our website www.yashodahealthcare.com/.