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Hypertrophic scarring is the result of an over reactive response of the skin to an injury. They are raised and hard but not to the degree of the keloids (see below).
Keloid scars are smooth and hard and become much larger than the initial scar. They are outgrown from the skin because of an excess of collagen (this is also true of hypertrophic scars but to a lesser degree.)
Contracture scars are typically seen after severe burns. They are just what they sound like – the skin contracts over the wound. They make the skin very tight and can cause lack of mobility and pain along with other symptoms.
The different types of scars require varied treatments and your surgeon will decide which type of surgery or treatment is best for your specific circumstances. Some procedures are minimally invasive and involve only lasers, for example, while others are very invasive and require a serious surgery. What type of treatment you need will be determined based on many criteria.
Dermabrasion is a minimally invasive option for Detroit scar revision. It softens the surface of the skin and reduces irregularities by brushing away the upper layers of skin and allowing new skin to grow over the area. Laser therapy can also soften the scarring and encourage new collagen growth. Similar procedures include chemical peel and skin bleaching.
Very large injuries may require surgery to remove extra scar tissue and the doctor may attempt re-orient the scar so that it releases stiffness and rigidity in the scarred skin.
Skin grafting is, essentially, a skin transplant and is a relatively invasive procedure. This is usually necessary for larger injuries where there is not enough healthy skin around the wound to use. Skin flap surgery is similar to skin grafting, but the skin is moved from one site to another with an intact blood supply which is not the case with a graft.
Tissue expansion is often used during breast reconstruction but can be used in other situations too. The tissue is expanded (with a balloon of sorts) creating more skin for the doctor to use during surgery.
Your medical provider will walk you through exactly how you will need to prep for surgical scar removal in Detroit. However, it is advisable for all patients to prepare by getting rest, drinking water, and getting mentally ready. All plastic surgery is emotional for people. Surgery, in general, is frightening to some. Fears are normal and natural. It would be odd if a person did not have any emotions about the process.
It is important that patients have reasonable expectations prior to getting the work done. They should also contact a psychological professional if they have any mental health symptoms associated with the scars, the procedures, etc.
Patients scheduled for scar revision in Detroit must wear compression stockings to promote healthy circulation and support healing.
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