Scar Removal Dubai

At Montreal International Clinic we specialize in many treatment options for your skin scarring. Our specialist doctors are able to treat scars using non-invasive and invasive treatment options depending your expectations and requirements. Each person is evaluated individually and best options for scar treatment is administered.

The skin is a is the largest organ  of the human body and is subject to more damage than any other organ that is within its protection. Unlike the other organs, the skin is responsible for regenerating itself after it is been injured or damaged. Cuts, bruises, burns and pimples or even surgery, leaves skin uneven and patchy. Most scars fade or lessen over time, however when deep or large injury happens, the skin is not able heal itself without leaving a scar.

Some people are lucky to have scars concealed under clothing or camouflaged with the colour of the skin. However, when your scars are obvious or in a prominent area of your body, scar removal options are available with a good dermatologist Dubai. There are different ways that dermatologists in Dubai treat scars and marks to change the appearance of the scar itself. It is very difficult to remove a scar completely, but there are techniques, which are used to reduce the size and appearance.

Why do scars happen?

Scars are signs that your skin is in good health and is able to repair itself after injury. Our skin has a huge responsibility to protect the organs within, from infections and the environment Therefore, when any injury occurs to the skin, it repairs itself with scar tissue. However, most often than not, the scar will stand out depending on the type of injury and how deep the abrasion is. Other factors that affect the healing process are your age, ethnicity, sex, genes, and the treatment used immediately after injury.

What are the different types of scarring?

Scars happen for many reasons, including bites, injections, burns, scratches, cuts, surgery, and bruises.

Keloid Scars – Keloids are lifted bumpy surface scarring that changes the texture and smoothness of your skin. This happens due to aggressive healing, extending beyond the injured area. Keloid scars affects the skin’s functions and are capable of hampering movement. It is important that you consult a dermatologist immediately after injury and apply pressure to the injury to prevent the scar from rising above the surface area. Keloid scarring is common with darker skinned individuals.

Contracture scars – These are scars appear after a severe burn and the skin tightens possibly impairing movement itself. The depth of a contracture scar depends, on the severity of the injury, and normal functioning of muscles and nerves, can be affected, in some cases.

• Hypertrophic scars – These scars appear as raised red bumps above your skin and look similar to large non-infectious pimples. Hypertrophic scars will only cover the area of injury and will not spread beyond the injured area.

Acne scarring – if you are an individual who has had severe acne as a child, it is most likely that the pimples leave deep pits or tiny bumps on the surface of your face. There are many types of treatment available for pimple scars and your dermatologist will explore the best options for you. It is always wise to see a doctor about the acne as soon as the symptoms are visible to ensure the right treatment is applied during the healing process.

What Treatment options are available for Scars?

A dermatologist at your skin clinic in Dubai will first analyze your scars and find a suitable treatment option that will minimize the appearance of your scar. Treatments range from non-invasive to invasive methods depending on the type of the scarring. Options include:

• Prescription and non-prescription creams and gels. – Over the counter creams and gels are available for acne scars and bruises which will lessen the scar tissue preventing infection. It is important that infection is prevented to allow your skin to repair itself properly. Antihistamine and steroid creams are used for itchy or very sensitive small and shallow scars. Always see a good dermatologist as soon injury has occurred as your doctor will be able to prevent infection and severe scarring if consulted early on.

Surgery and Laser – Surgical and laser treatment remove complex or surface level scarring which creams and ointments cannot resolve. Scars from acne, or burns can be treated with laser surgery dermabrasion which removes the first level of damaged skin, allowing the skin to heal again properly under medical supervision. Skin grafting (skin transplant) is considered for large prominent surface scars that cannot be concealed under clothes or make up. Skin from the buttox of thigh area is removed and transplanted to the area of concern.

Injections – steroid injections treat bumpy scars like keloids and hypertrophic scarring by reducing the depth of these scars. Fillers and collagen injections are used to fill in pits left behind by pimples and cuts mainly on the face.