Scaring

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 Scars are a natural part of the healing process. Most will fade and become paler over time, although they never completely disappear. 

• A scar can be a fine line or a pitted hole on the skin, or an abnormal overgrowth of tissue.
• A minor wound like a cut will usually heal to leave a red, raised line, which will gradually get paler and flatter over time.
• Fine-line scars are common following a wound or after surgery. 
• A keloid scar is an overgrowth of tissue that occurs when too much collagen is produced at the site of the wound.
• Hypertrophic scars are red and raised to start with, before becoming flatter and paler over the course of several years.

Dependant on the scar will depend on options however Peels and needling will address the thick tissue in differing ways to reduce the scar appearance.

Peels will re texture and smooth the skin then needling will break down the thickened tissue and allow for the skin to naturally rebuild both giving a great reduction in the appearance.

Scaring requires tissue softening, regeneration and pigment reduction so retinol is ideal alongside exfoliation and vitamin C

Scarring can affect you both physically and psychologically.

A scar, particularly if it's on your face, can be very distressing. The situation can be made worse if you feel you're being stared at.

If you avoid meeting people because of your appearance, it's easy to become socially isolated.