TL;DR:
- Scars form as part of the natural wound healing process when damaged dermis is replaced by connective tissue. Healing often begins within 7 days, affected by the wound's depth, size, location, care, and genetics.
- Proper wound care includes disinfecting, using appropriate dressings, and consulting a doctor for abnormalities to prevent infection and excessive scarring.
- Home care tips: Use silicone-based creams/gels early on, massage for better blood flow (with medical advice), and switch to creams with sea onion extract, heparin, and allantoin after 2 months to reduce scar visibility.
- Professional treatments:
- Laser therapy stimulates collagen to smooth scars.
- Platelet-rich fibrin injections promote regeneration and shallow scars.
- Fat injections (nano fat) naturally fill and smooth deep scars; effects last years.
- All procedures ensure safety and minimal side effects.
Scars can form as a result of various events. As a result of a history of acne, a cut, surgery or a procedure. Whatever the cause of the scar, it is important to take proper care of it. Scar care allows for faster healing and reduced visibility, which is especially important if the scar is in a visible location. So how to take care of scars?
How is a scar formed?
Scar is the result of the natural process of wound healing. When the deeper layers of the skin are damaged, ** the damaged dermis is replaced by connective tissue.** The healing process begins practically at the moment of the wound. The first stage is the filling of the wound with a blood clot. It is a kind of dressing that prevents dehydration and the entry of bacteria into the body. As a result, a scab appears on the skin, where skin reconstruction takes place. The body then cleans the wound of dead cells and microorganisms, followed by the wound healing phase. Typically, the actual wound healing process begins about 7 days after the skin injury. The damaged skin becomes covered with connective tissue, which is responsible for collagen production, among other things. Proliferating fibroblasts, or connective tissue cells completely cover the wound to form a scar. As a result, the wound shrinks and shrinks, and a thin layer of epithelium appears on its surface. What the scar will look like depends largely on the depth and size of the wound and its location. Of course, significant influences on the visibility of the scar are proper care and genetic conditions, such as a tendency to scarring or excess collagen production.
Cleansing
In the initial stages after the procedure, the most important thing is to maintain proper wound hygiene. This means disinfection using disinfectants. It is a good idea to ask the doctor what agents will be appropriate and how often the wound should be disinfected. In addition, any wound disinfection should be completed with the application of a new, clean dressing. There are many types of dressing, so the doctor should indicate the specific type that will allow the wound to heal quickly and properly. Any abnormalities in wound healing or excessive healing time should be consulted with the doctor. This will avoid visible scarring and, most importantly, serious infection.
Home scar care
Scars from procedures can heal from several months to even a year. As soon as a new layer of epithelium appears, home care can be started to reduce the visibility of the scar. To do this, it is advisable, after consultation with your doctor, to purchase a suitable cream or gel, for example, with a blend of silicone and gold. Their task, especially in the initial stage of wound healing, is to inhibit too intensive growth of connective tissue, which leads to the formation of unsightly scars and hypertrophic scars. ** In addition, substances in scar creams and gels are responsible for softening the wound and making it more flexible. The application of creams can be combined with pressure massage, which increases blood supply to the wound and promotes tissue nutrition. However, it is worthwhile to consult the method of massage with a doctor beforehand, so that inappropriate movements do not interfere with the healing process of the wound. After about two months after the wound has formed, the scar should change color from red, to one that more closely resembles the natural color of the skin. At this point it is very important to change the cream or gel, which in its composition will have sea onion extract, heparin and allantoin. These substances will help dissolve collagen and reduce the visibility of the scar, in addition to facilitating the regeneration of the epidermis and reducing any swelling.
Laser scar removal
When the wound is completely healed and the resulting scar is not aesthetically pleasing and bothers us, it is worth reaching for professional treatments that will reduce the visibility of scars. These include laser scar removal. The use of a laser beam allows stimulation of the epidermis, as well as collagen and elastin, which makes the skin smooth, regains its natural color, and thus the scar becomes less visible.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so the patient does not feel any discomfort. The emitted light stream stimulates the skin to quickly regenerate and produce new collagen fibers. As a result, the scar becomes smoother and less visible.
Filling scars with platelet-rich fibrin.
Another treatment that will help us take care of the aesthetic and low-visibility appearance of scars is filling scars with platelet-rich fibrin. The procedure involves injecting fibrin under the skin at the site of the scar. This is done with the help of small needles. The fibrin used in the procedure is obtained from the patient's blood, taken immediately before the procedure. It is rich in platelets and stem cells**,** which are responsible for skin regeneration.
The procedure takes place under local anesthesia and lasts from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the scar. Immediately after the insertion of fibrin under the skin of the scar, regeneration and revitalization processes begin. As a result, the scar becomes smoother and, above all, shallower.
Scar correction with fat
If the scar from surgery or a past illness is quite deep, it is worth opting for a procedure such as nono fat scar correction. This is an all-natural procedure, as the fat tissue used for the filling is taken from the patient from a place on the body where there is enough of it. After collection, the purified fat tissue is injected into the scar area.
** The centrifuged fat tissue contains stem cells responsible for the rapid regeneration process ** The result of this procedure is a pronounced filling and shallowing of scars. The results of the procedure can last up to several years. Due to the fact that the scar is filled with a naturally occurring substance in the patient's body, the risk of any side effects is minimal, and the procedure itself is completely natural and safe.
Conclusion
Scars tell stories, but proper care can change how visible they are. From cleansing wounds to advanced treatments like laser therapy and injectables, each step plays a critical role in scar healing. Consistent care, like scar creams or massages, reduces stubborn scars, while modern procedures offer lasting solutions for deeper ones. The right approach depends on your needs, but action makes the difference. Scars don't define you—taking steps to improve them shows care for yourself.
