Hypertrophic Scar Treatment and Removal
Hypertrophic scar treatment differs from other scar removal methods. Hypertrophic scars are formed from growth of collagen tissue. The can resemble keloid scars but are not as permanent. They do not grow bigger than the original wound, but don’t continue growing after a certain point. Eventually most hypertrophic scars will go away, but some just stop growing. Hypertropic scar treatment is still advised as these protrude from the skin with excess material. They are not pretty to look at so removal is what most people want.
For most people with hypertropic scars, the most usual way to remove them is to inject steroids into the skin. These treatments are done regularly for over 1 month. Hypertropic scar treatment with steroid injections must be spaced out like this to avoid over treating the area. Over time the patient will notice the size decreasing and the color returning to normal.
More recent advances in technology allow for hypertropic scar removal with pulse dyed lasers. Treatments are again spaced out, although less are needed for these lasers. They work by killing the scar tissue and allowing the body to grow new healthier tissue in place of the scar.
In severe cases of hypertropic scarring, surgery can be carried out. This involved removing the whole scar, then letting the body repair itself with the help of silicone sheets placed over the skin.
Less serious scars may be reduced with silicone sheets alone. They are placed over the skin at night. These work best with very new scars, some people report that they are useless on older ones. In the daytime topical gels and creams can be used. Choose ones specifically made for hypertrophic scar removal. They can reduce the size of the build up, it is worth using scar massage techniques at the same time which helps to loosen the tissue under the skin.
