Scars can be a huge source of discomfort and self-consciousness, especially when they are in highly visible areas of the body. Fortunately, there are many ways to lessen scars and improve their appearance. Read on to learn about the most effective, dermatologist recommended scar creams and treatments.
Understanding Scars
Scars can come in all different shapes and sizes, colors, and thickness. When your skin is injured and heals, your body makes tissue that’s thicker than your skin. This tissue often becomes a scar. If your body makes extra tissue, you can end up with raised scars, or a scar that’s bigger than the original wound. These are often known as keloid scars. For acne and other wounds caused by inflammation, you often get sunken scars.
Why It Matters
Scars tend to fade over time and become less noticeable, but they can make some people uncomfortable. If your scar is causing pain, itches, reduces mobility or impacts your self-esteem, you may want to have it removed.
Best Scar Creams
There are many types of over-the-counter creams that claim to improve the appearance of scars. There are also patches and other topical treatments you can purchase over the counter. But, to get the most effective treatment, it’s best to let your dermatologist examine your scar and determine which kind you have. This lets you choose the best treatment for your type of scar.
Should I Get Scar Treatment?
If you are wondering if you should get scar treatment, consider this. Does your scar’s appearance impact your confidence? Does it cause discomfort? If you answered yes to either of those, then scar treatment might be right for you.
Best Scar Treatments in Reston
There are a few different factors that will determine which treatment is the best for you. These include:
- Type of scar
- Age of scar
- Medical history
- Symptoms (pain, itching, tension, etc.)
Some of the most popular scar reduction treatments include:
Silicone Gel
Silicone gel or sheets can treat raised scars to reduce size, hardness, swelling, itching, redness, or stiffness. These sheets may also help you prevent new scars from forming after injury or surgery.
Most studies suggest that silicone sheets work better than ointment. These gel sheets are thin and self-adhesive.
Laser and Light Therapy
Lasers are a go to treatment for all types of scars. These treatments can:
- Reduce appearance of keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Prevent raised scars
- Decrease scarring after surgery
- Treat some types of depressed acne scars
- Increase ability to move when a scar limits movement
- Reduce pain, hardness, swelling and itching
- Lessen color and redness
Top Acne Scar Treatment
Are you tired of dealing with pitted acne scars and blemishes? Then bio- injections might be right for you. Biostimulator injections are a new, revolutionary treatment for atrophic acne scars. These injections use unique compounds to increase collagen production to give you natural looking, long-lasting results.
Unlike dermal fillers, they don’t add volume. They stimulate your own body to boost collagen production, skin cells, and adipose tissues. Essentially, they regenerate your own dermal matrix from the inside out. There is very little to no downtime, you see some results instantly and these continue to improve over time, and results can last for years.
Find the Best Scar Treatment in Northern Virginia
If you are interested in learning more about the top dermatologist recommended scar treatments, please contact us today.
At Reston Dermatology and Cosmetic Center, we are proud to provide personalized, effective treatment that blends cutting edge science and artistry to give you the results you desire. Contact Reston Dermatology and Cosmetic Center today to schedule a consultation.