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Type of Scars
- Keloid: These are raised scars that extend beyond the injured area.
- Contracture scars: These typically appear after a burn and can affect muscles and nerves.
- Hypertrophic scars: These are raised, red scars that affect the injured area.
- Acne scars: These are sometimes deep pits in the skin or pigmented areas.
Scar Treatments
in Fargo, North Dakota
Throughout our lives, we can develop scars from everyday things like bike accidents, cooking, burns, surgery, acne, and more. Any type of cut or abrasion that distresses the layers of skin or leads to damaged skin can cause scar formation.
Scars can be very small or very large, and sometimes can cause self-image issues and a lack of confidence. Our team at Fargo Center for Dermatology is ready to help you treat your scars to regain self-confidence.
What are Scars? What is Scar Tissue?
Simply put, scars are marks left on the skin after an injury. The skin creates fibrous tissue that connects the healing skin with the uninjured skin tissue, and this leaves a mark on the skin. There are multiple kinds of scars that can be left on the skin, including hypertrophic scars, keloid scars, depressed scars, and more.
How Are Scars Treated?
Some people don’t mind scars, but to others, scars can be bothersome and irritating. If you wish to treat your scars, then it’s best to see a board-certified dermatologist. There are many different treatments for scars. These can include serums or lotions to help reduce the appearance of scars, or even laser scar revision treatment or microneedling to treat scars and remove scar tissue. Laser treatments are very common for scars, and they require very little downtime, making them one of the best treatment options available.
Scar Treatment Options at Fargo Center for Dermatology
- Cynosure Icon Max R
- Cynosure Icon Max Y
- SkinPen Microneedling
- Fractionated CO2 Resurfacing Laser
- Cynosure 1540 nm laser therapy/laser skin resurfacing
- Chemical Peels
- Intralesional Steroid Injections/Corticosteroid injections
- Silicone Topical Treatment (Silicone sheets)
- Biocorneum Topical Silicone Gel
- Compression Dressings of Scars
Had my first appointment today and everyone was simply wonderful! Smiling, kind and so informative! Incredibly happy I chose Fargo Center of Dermatology! I will definitely recommend others!
Scar Treatment Maintenance
After undergoing a procedure to help reduce scars and scar tissue, your skin will be a bit sensitive. Immediately following the procedure, your skin may be red for a few hours afterward, and you may also experience a mild sunburn sensation on the treated area. This is normal and can be managed by using a good moisturizer following the procedure. Dr. Ness can recommend your best options from our in-house line of products during your consultation.
Schedule a Consultation for Beautiful and Healthy Skin
If you are bothered by the appearance of scars on your skin, then it may be time to consider looking at your treatment options. Contact Fargo Center and schedule an appointment time online now with Dr. Rachel Ness to get started on your personalized treatment plan.
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