A scar may be formed due to acne, surgeries, injuries, or trauma to the skin, but its appearance and characteristics will depend greatly on the kind of scar and skin, as well as the healing process of the initial wound. WeCare Clinic provides medically supervised scar treatments in our facilities in Ukay Boulevard, Desa Melawati, and Setiawangsa, beginning with an accurate evaluation of the type of scar you have in order to give you the right treatment for it.
As there is great variation of scars in cause and appearance, the following pages will act as an introduction, providing information about the general process of treating scars, depending on their type.
| Scar Type | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Acne Scars | Textured scarring left behind after inflammatory acne, including pitted or indented scarring |
| Keloid Scars | Raised, thickened scars that grow beyond the original wound boundary |
| Hypertrophic Scars | Raised scars that stay within the original wound boundary, often improving over time |
| Surgical Scars | Scars resulting from surgical incisions, varying in appearance based on healing |
| Injury Scars | Scarring from cuts, burns, or other trauma |
Each scar is evaluated separately before any treatment recommendation is made. According to the type of your scar, you may be recommended either one of the following or a combination of these medically approved treatments by our dermatologists:
| Treatment | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Chemical Peels | Helps in rejuvenating the skin and promoting regeneration, especially useful for superficial scarring and discoloration |
| Microneedling | Creates micro-wounds which prompt the skin to produce its own collagen, used for textured or atrophic scarring |
| Radiofrequency (RF) Therapy | May be used along with microneedling to further stimulate collagen formation and treat scar texture |
| Laser Therapy | Directed treatment which is effective against the texture, redness, and pigmentation of scars depending upon their type |
| Steroid Injections | Specifically used for hypertrophic or keloid scarring to decrease inflammation and scar flattening |
A particular set of treatment modalities and their order is based completely on the type of scar you have, the age of the scar, and your body’s response to it, which will be explained by your dermatologist during the consultation process.
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| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assessment | The dermatologist will inspect the scars, talk about their background, and confirm the kind of scarring |
| Treatment Plan | A treatment plan tailored to the individual patient according to the type of scarring, age, and aims |
| Treatments | Scars are usually treated through a sequence of sessions depending on the type of treatment used |
| Progress | Monitoring your progress during the treatment process and making changes to the plan if required |
| Post Treatment Care Instructions | Guidance for your skin after the sessions |
Scar therapy usually works to improve the look of the scar but does not eliminate it, regardless of whether the treatment takes place at the WeCare Clinic or any other medical facility. Generally speaking, older scars tend to react slower compared to new scars, with the reaction depending much on the scar itself, the skin type and the body’s ability to heal.
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Total elimination is not always possible, and most of the procedures are geared towards making drastic improvements with respect to look and feel than total elimination of the scar. The dermatologist will give you realistic expectations regarding your particular case.
This depends on your scar type, age, and physical makeup. An evaluation is the only surefire way of finding out which treatment is right for your particular situation.
This can vary from case to case. Textured scars, such as those that result from acne scars, need several procedures done in succession. Other types of raised scars could take shorter.
This depends on the particular technique used. Most treatments are somewhat uncomfortable and in some cases, numbing techniques are employed for maximum comfort.
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