When the skin sustains trauma (i.e. surgical, accident, wound), it generates scar tissue to repair and protect the injured area. However if errors occur during skin remodeling this can lead to excessive tissue growth, resulting in hypertrophic scars or keloids.
Keloids are raised growths that appear pink, flesh-colored, or red, and they can continue to grow for months or even years. Hypertrophic scars, on the other hand, are thickened scars that remain localized to the area of injury, are easier to treat, and may become less noticeable over time.
There are different treatment options for hypertrophic scars or keloids. To target texture, options include steroid injections, radiofrequency microneedling (Potenza), or laser therapy (LAVIEEN). For pigment, Picosure PRO supplemented with skin booster and medical grade skin care may also benefit in reducing the appearance of scars.