Typically, a scar will become more prominent at first, then gradually fade. Many actively healing scars which seem unsightly at three months may heal quite satisfactorily if given more time.

There are several types of scar. A scar’s appearance will depend on its color, texture, depth, length, width or location. How the scar forms will also be affected by an individual’s age and location on the body or face. Younger skin makes strong repairs and tends to over heal, resulting in larger, thicker scars than on older skin. Skin over a jawbone is tighter than skin on the cheek and will make a scar easier to see. If a scar is depressed, it will make skin seem shaded, and if it is higher than surrounding skin, it will cast a shadow. A scar that crosses natural expression lines will be more apparent because it will not follow a natural pattern, and a scar that is wider than a wrinkle will stand out because it is not a naturally occurring line.

Any one, or a combination, of these factors may result in a scar that, although healthy, may be improved by treatment and we offer a variety of treatments to reduce the appearance of scarring.

First of all, note that there are three types of scars, explicitly the following.

1. A tropic Scars: there are either flat or depressed scars, it is further classified in to ice pick scars, Boxcar scars and rolling scars.
2. Hypertrophic scars: there are an elevated and raised scar that happens because of excessive tissues healing response.
3. Keloid scars: there are raised and thick scars which extend beyond the site of infection or injury, it might be painful or itchy at times.

Type of Scars

Common Name	Medical Name
Raised and thickened	Hypertrophic and keloid
Red	Erythematous
Dark	Pigmented
Thinned/sunken/hollow	Atrophic
Ice Pick	Ice pick
Crater	Punched out

Several techniques can minimize a scar. Most of these are done routinely in the dermatologist’s office with local anaesthesia. Only severe scars, such as burns over a large part of the body, require general anaesthesia and a hospital stay.

Surgical scar revision can change the length, width, or direction of a scar; raise depressed scars, or lower elevated scars. However, no scar can ever be completely erased; and no magic technique will return skin to its uninjured appearance. Surgical scar revision can provide improvement in the appearance of the skin, while leaving another—though less obvious—mark. In addition, a scar’s colour cannot be altered; as it gets older, it usually fades and can often be hidden with make-up, but a certain difference in pigmentation will usually remain.

The most important step in the treatment of scars is careful consultation between patient and dermatologist—finding out what bothers a patient most about a scar and deciding the best treatment. Physicians stress that each scar is different, and each requires a different approach.

Treatment for Acne Scars

Below are the measures that can be employed for improving acne scars. All of these treatments are proven to be effectual. However, ensure that you first consult your dermatologist and that you choose the correct treatment.

1. Topical solutions: These are ointments applied to the scarred area. These aim to hydrate the skin and eliminate dead skin cells, resulting in rejuvenating the skin and scars. Niacinamide topical cream vitamin-c, Retnoids revealed in academic studies to effectively fade scarring…plus has the added bonus that it avoids more acne from forming.
2. Silicone sheets: Although it is not known for sure how these work, studies show that they are helpful for diminishing and Keloidal Scars.
3. Microdermabrasion: This is a process where a dermatologist gets rid of the outer layer of the scarred skin. These Results in the growth of healthier skin which in turn leads to reduction of scars.
4. Chemical peeling: This is a method for improving acne scar using Trichloroacetic Acid, Alpha hydroxy acid and Phenol. The solution exfoliates the outer layers of the damaged skin. In this procedure, the removed damaged skin cells are replaced with new skin cells. This, in effect, results in reduced acne scars.
5. Intralesional injections- Here, injections are given into scar tissue (keloid and hypertrophic scars) to reduce the size and growth of the tissue.
6. Derma roller: derma roller is an instrument that has multiple tiny needles of 1-1.5mm length when this procedure is done; the needles try to create multiple micro injections to the top layer of the skin which helps can be also done along with PRP or other serums.
7. Laser resurfacing: This procedure is carried out by a cosmetic surgeon. In this process, a concentrated laser beam marks the area to be treated. The laser energy penetrates the skin and vaporizes water, as well as the top layer of the skin while parting the deeper layers untouched. This method helps restore the skin’s elasticity through the reduction of the collagen fibers contained in the skin layers.