A scar is fibrous tissue that is visible following the healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal part of the healing process with most fading and becoming paler in colour over time.
Scars form when the dermis (deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The body forms new collagen fibres (a naturally occurring protein in the body) to mend the damage, resulting in a scar. The new scar tissue will have a different texture and quality than the surrounding tissue.
Types of scarring include:
At Clapham Skin Clinic, we offer several treatment options to help reduce the appearance of scars. These include: chemical peels, microdermabrasion, Obagi products and peels for flat scars. Steroid injections for hypertrophic and keloid scars and microneedling, Platelet Rich Plasma (Dracula therapy), Sculptra®, dermal fillers and fat injections are used for treatment of pitted scars. Some clients benefit from Subcision, a procedure that involves breaking up connective tissue bands with the use of a needle. Subcision can combined with microneedling and Platelet Rich Plasma treatment for optimal results.
Dr Baba, a highly trained and experienced aesthetic doctor who is also a senior trainer for this procedure at London Aesthetic Academy (www.londonaestheticacademy.co.uk) will perform your procedure.