Scar Management
Scars are a natural part of the body’s healing process, but when they become raised, discoloured, sunken, or uncomfortable, they can impact both appearance and confidence. Whether the result of surgery, injury, acne, or burns, modern scar management offers effective treatment options to improve the look and feel of your skin.
What Are Scars and Why They Form
Scars develop when the skin undergoes trauma and the body repairs itself by producing collagen fibers. The way a scar forms depends on several factors including the depth and location of the injury, your genetics, skin type, and how the wound was managed during healing.
Common Types of Scars:
- Hypertrophic scars
- Keloid scars
- Atrophic scars
- Contracture scars
- Pigmented scars
- Hypo-pigmented scars
- Widened scars
Treatment Options
Scar management is highly individualised and multimodality treatment is required. It may involve a combination of therapies depending on scar type, maturity, and skin characteristics
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Topical Silicone gel/tape
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Steroid injections
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Lightening creams
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Lasers
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Surgical Scar Revision
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Fillers
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Fat Grafting
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Pressure Therapy
What to Expect During Scar Treatment
Scar treatment is highly individualised and tailored according to the scar’s age, type, location, and patient’s skin characteristics
It is often a prolonged process. Some treatments, especially lasers or injections, may require a series of sessions spaced weeks apart for optimal results.
Most patients notice visible changes over several months as collagen remodels and pigmentation evens out.
Sun protection is essential to prevent pigmentation changes.
Ready to Restore Confidence in Your Skin?
At our plastic surgery clinic, we specialise in personalised scar management plans that combine medical expertise with advanced technology. Whether your goal is cosmetic improvement or relief from discomfort, we are here to help you take the next step.
Contact us today for a consultation and take control of your scar recovery journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a common question our patients ask. While not all scars can be completely erased, most can be significantly improved in appearance, texture, and comfort with the right treatment.
Prevention of poor scarring is key hence the important of early appropriate management of wounds and soft tissue injuries.
Early intervention (within the first 6–12 months) typically yields better outcomes, but even old scars can benefit from treatment.
This depends on the type and severity of the scar. Mild scars may improve after a few sessions, while more severe scars may require ongoing treatment.
Keloids can be treated and improved but have a high recurrence rate. Treatment typically involves a combination of steroid injections, laser therapy, and sometimes surgical excision followed by radiation or pressure therapy.
Scar management for cosmetic reasons is usually not covered, but functional issues (e.g., contracture scars) may be partially covered depending on the insurer. Patients are advised to check with their insurance company.