i have some scars on my arms--what should i do?
2007-10-31 02:53:45 · 8 answers · asked by 多米尼克 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Scar improvement treatment has come a long way in plastic surgery. Today, plastic surgeons have many tools at their disposal to reduce and treat scars from practically every part of the body through special scar removal techniques.
What is a scar?
A scar is an overgrowth of fibrous tissue and blood vessels that form as a result of injury, a cut or a burn.
the treatment depends on the type of scar and its location and size.
Surgery: Sometimes surgery may be required to improve the scar. In this case, the surgeon will remove excess scar tissue, and reposition the incision so that it heals in a less visible pattern. This scar removal surgery is usually done under local or general anesthesia in the doctor's office.
Creams/Massages: Treatment using special creams are applied directly to the scar. The cream softens the scar tissue and promotes healing by working on the collagen fibers and realigning them.
Laser: Scars, especially old scars, may be treated with PhotoDerm, a non-invasive, laser-like device that emits an intense flash of light that works directly on the scar by reducing the blood vessels present in the scar tissue.
hope this helps
2007-10-31 03:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by Bijoy Johnson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our country we have a product called bio oil you should be able to get it in yours. Otherwise any form of vitimin e oil should help over a long period of time. Unfortunatly there is no short term cure unless you want to spend an arm and a leg ( no pun intended) paying for plastic surgery or skin graphs.
2007-10-31 03:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try a over the counter onitments the say they can reduce scars. You can use dermablend which is a makeup that is waterproof to hide them or you can accept them and say they add character that is what I do with my scars I just accept them as part of me.
2007-10-31 02:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by mdjgirl7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a tattoo (but not one of a scar as that would be redundant. maybe a nice hula dancer or a heart with "mom" in it)
2007-10-31 03:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by ahh choo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how severe and large, you can buy a lotion at drug stores named Mederma. It works better than anything else and may help.
2007-10-31 03:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bio oil
2007-10-31 03:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bio oil rub it in daily
2007-10-31 02:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by * mandie * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin E lotion.
2007-10-31 02:56:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋