Surgical Scarring

Scarring can occur whenever the skin experiences damage or is incised, such as during surgical procedures. The extent of scarring is influenced by various factors including the location of the incision, the reason for surgery, your body's healing capacity, and the surgeon's proficiency.

What causes surgical scars?

Scars are a natural part of the body's healing mechanism. Skin acts as a protective barrier against germs and harmful elements as part of the immune system. When the skin sustains an injury, your body initiates the production of new tissue composed of collagen to aid in its repair.

Collagen provides numerous vital functions throughout the body, such as maintaining skin elasticity and safeguarding joint cartilage. As a scar forms, collagen fibers work to mend damaged skin and seal any open areas. The newly formed tissue acts as a shield against infections. 

How to minimize scarring after surgery

As the healing process continues, the scar will gradually soften, become smoother, and diminish in redness. It's important to note that your scar will continue to improve over the course of 12 to 18 months following your surgery.

Scars typically fade as time passes. During the healing process, makeup can help conceal the scar. Certain dermatological methods may also reduce the visibility of scars. 

While scars often don’t go away completely, there are ways to help your surgical scarring look and feel better. Gilded Leaf MedSpa offers advanced technologies to reduce the appearance of surgical scars and stimulate healthy new skin growth.

What’s the best treatment for surgical scarring? 

During an initial consultation our experienced providers will assess your surgical scarring and create a personalized treatment plan that matches your esthetic goals. 

Two of the best non-surgical treatments to minimize scarring after surgery are laser rejuvenation and microneedling. Here’s how they work.

• Laser Rejuvenation -  650-microsecond laser technology provides safe, effective, and gentle comprehensive skin rejuvenation softening and fading the appearance of surgical scars, promoting clear, healthy skin. 
• Skinpen Microneedling - induces controlled micro-injuries to activate the body's natural healing response, promoting collagen synthesis and skin integrity preservation, improving the appearance of surgical scarring, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin.

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