It’s important to understand that a scar is the body’s way of healing a wound. Whether this wound is on purpose (ie: breast augmentation, tummy tuck, facelift) or by accident (ie: car accident, burn or papercut). The scar is how this wound is held together and you cannot get rid of it. Think of it […]

The treatment options available will be dependent on the type and degree of scarring present. Hypertrophic This type of scar is seen when there is an over production of collagen causing the scar to be raised above the surrounding skin. They can appear to be a raised red “lump” on the skin. They will typically […]

Topical Treatments Topical treatments involve gels, tapes or external compression, which can help in wound closure and healing and even reduce the ability of skin to produce a regular pigment. These products are useful for treating existing surface scars and discoloration, but may also be used to aid in the healing of scar revision procedures. […]