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What Causes Scarring?
A Scar Is The Body's Natural Way Of Healing And Replacing Lost Or Damaged Skin. A Scar Is Usually Composed Of Fibrous Tissue. Scars May Be Formed For Many Different Reasons, Including As A Result Of Infections, Surgery, Injuries, Or Inflammation Of Tissue. Scars May Appear Anywhere On The Body, And The Composition Of A Scar May Vary. A Scar May Appear Flat, Lumpy, Sunken, Or Colored. It May Be Painful Or Itchy. The Final Look Of A Scar Depends On Many Factors, Including The Skin Type And Location On The Body, The Direction Of The Wound, The Type Of Injury, Age Of The Person With The Scar, And His Or Her Nutritional Status.
How can Scar be minimized?
Specific Dermatological Procedures To Minimize Scars Will Be Determined By Your Healthcare Provider Based On:
• Your Age, Overall Health, And Medical History
• Severity And Symptoms Of The Scar
• Type And Location Of The Scar
• Your Tolerance For Specific Medications, Procedures, Or Therapies
• Expectations For The Course Of The Condition
The Brand: CIRCADIA
Circadia’s Products Utilize Paraben-Free Preservative Systems, A Multitude Of Cutting-Edge Ingredient Technologies And Specialty Items For Comprehensive Treatment Of Aging Skin, Pigmentation Disorders, Acne And Rosacea. Circadia Professional Skincare Brand Is Based On The Skin And Body’s Natural Circadian Rhythms. Chronobiology, The Science Of Defending Skin From Environmental Damage During The Day, And Stimulating Internal Repair Mechanisms During Sleep, Is At The Core Of Our Concept.
What are the different types of scars and treatment?
Abnormal Scars Sometimes Form After A Wound Has Healed. There Are Many Different Types Of Scars, Including:
Keloid Scars
These Are Thick, Rounded, Irregular Clusters Of Scar Tissue That Grow At The Site Of A Wound On The Skin, But Beyond The Edges Of The Borders Of The Wound. They Often Appear Red Or Darker In Color, As Compared To The Surrounding Normal Skin. Keloids Are Formed From Collagen That The Body Produces After A Wound Has Healed. These Scars May Appear Anywhere On The Body. But They Are More Common On The Chest, Back, Shoulders, And Earlobes. They Occur More Often In Darker-Skinned People. Keloid Scars May Occur Up To 1 Year After The Original Trauma To The Skin. Treatment For Keloid Scars Varies. There Is No One Simple Cure For Keloid Scars. Recurrence After Treatment Is Common.
Contractures
Contractures Are An Abnormal Occurrence That Happens When A Large Area Of Skin Is Damaged And Lost, Resulting In A Scar. The Scar Formation Pulls The Edges Of The Skin Together, Causing A Tight Area Of Skin. The Decrease In The Size Of The Skin Can Then Affect The Muscles, Joints, And Tendons, Causing A Decrease In Movement.
There Are Many Different Surgical Treatment Options For Contractures You May Opt To Try.
TREATMENTS
• Steroid injections. Steroids are injected directly into the scar tissue to help decrease the itching, redness, and burning sensations that these scars may produce. Sometimes, the injections help to decrease the size of the scar and soften the scar tissue. Atrophy and skin discoloration are the main side effects. *THESE ARE NOT OFFERED SERVICES, YOU MUST SEE A PHYSICIAN
• Cryotherapy. Cryotherapy involves the scar being frozen off.
• Pressure therapy. Pressure therapy involves a type of pressure appliance worn over the area of the scar. These may be worn day and night for up to 4 to 6 months. Their usefulness remains unclear.
• Silicone dioxide. Applied in the form of a gel or pad, this can help soften and decrease the redness of keloids.
• Surgery. If the keloid scar is not responsive to nonsurgical management options, surgery may be performed. One type of surgery directly removes the scar formation with an incision, and stitches are placed to help close the wound. Sometimes, skin grafts are used to help close the wound. This involves replacing or attaching skin to an area that is missing skin. Skin grafts are performed by taking a piece of healthy skin from another area of the body (called the donor site) and attaching it to the needed area. Surgery is not performed often on hypertrophic scars and keloids due to the high rate of recurrence or creation of even larger keloids. * THESE ARE NOT OFFERED SERVICES, YOU MUST SEE A PHYSICIAN
• Laser surgery. Scars may be treated with a variety of different lasers, depending on the underlying cause of the scar. Lasers may be used to smooth a scar, remove the abnormal color of a scar, or flatten a scar. Most laser therapy for scars is done in conjunction with other treatments, including injections of steroids, use of special dressings, and the use of bandages. Multiple treatments may be required, regardless of the initial type of therapy. Pulse dye laser is a good choice to use for keloids. *THESE ARE NOT OFFERED SERVICES, YOU MUST SEE A PHYSICIAN
• Radiation. This can be used for scars that don't respond to other treatments. *THESE ARE NOT OFFERED SERVICES, YOU MUST SEE A PHYSICIAN
TREATMENTS
• Skin graft or skin flap. Skin grafts or skin flaps are done after the scar tissue is removed. Skin grafts involve replacing or attaching skin to a part of the body that is missing skin. Skin grafts are done by taking a piece of healthy skin from another area of the body (called the donor site) and attaching it to the needed area. Skin flaps are similar to skin grafts, where a part of the skin is taken from another area. But with the skin flaps, the skin that is taken has its own blood supply. The section of skin used includes the underlying blood vessels, fat, and muscles. Flaps may be used when the area that is missing the skin does not have a good supply of blood. That may be because of the location or because of damage to the vessels. *THESE ARE NOT OFFERED SERVICES, YOU MUST SEE A PHYSICIAN
• Z-plasty. This procedure uses a Z-shaped incision to help decrease the amount of contractures of the surrounding skin. It also may try to relocate the scar so that its edges look more like the normal lines and creases of the skin. Small stitches may be used to help hold the skin in place. *THESE ARE NOT OFFERED SERVICES, YOU MUST SEE A PHYSICIAN
• Tissue expansion. This is a newer technique. It involves a process that increases the amount of existing tissue available for reconstructive purposes. This procedure is often used in addition to the flap surgery. *THESE ARE NOT OFFERED SERVICES, YOU MUST SEE A PHYSICIAN
Hypertrophic Scars
Hypertrophic Scars Are Similar To Keloid Scars. But Their Growth Is Confined Within The Boundaries Of The Original Skin Defect And May Be More Responsive To Treatment. These Scars May Also Look Red, And Are Usually Thick And Raised. Hypertrophic Scars Usually Start To Develop Within Weeks After The Injury To The Skin. Hypertrophic Scars May Improve Naturally. But This Process May Take Up To A Year Or More.
In Treating Hypertrophic Scars, Steroids May Be The First Line Of Therapy. But There Is Not 1 Simple Cure. Steroids May Be Given As An Injection. Or They May Be Directly Applied To The Scar, Although Topical Application May Not Be Useful. These Scars May Also Be Removed Surgically. Often, Steroid Injections Are Used Along With The Surgery. The Injections May Continue Up To 2 Years After The Surgery To Help Maximize Healing And Decrease The Chance Of The Scar Returning. Like Keloids, Hypertrophic Scars May Respond To Topical Silicone Dioxide Application. *SOME OF THESE ARE NOT OFFERED SERVICES, YOU MUST SEE A PHYSICIAN
Scarring Treatments
Once Your Active Acne Heals, We Also Have Very Effective Scarring Treatments:
Facials
• Clarifying Facial (Circadia)
• Gentleman’s Facial (Circadia)
• Teen Facial (Circadia)
Peels
• Jessner Peel (Circadia)
Appointment Prep
It’s Always Preferred That You Show Up With A Fresh Face To Your Esthetician Appointment, However With A Facial, You Will Receive A Double Cleanse, Therefore You Can Arrive With Makeup On.
Please Do Not Exfoliate 48 Hours Prior To Your Facial Since You Will Receive Thorough Exfoliating With Your Facial.
If You Are Booking An Advanced Facial, Please Refer To Those Specific Pre And Post Appointment Instructions.
Aftercare
Please Refrain From Using Any Makeup The Day You Receive The Facial. Some Advanced Facials Require You Wait Longer, Please Refer To The Pre And Post Appointment Instructions For The Advanced Facials
You May Go Back To Your Normal Routine The Morning After Your Facial.
You May Have More Detailed Post Procedure Instructions Of You Received An Advanced Facial.
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