Depressed scars, a type of scar. Once a real scar is formed, it is difficult to remove it completely, and it can be treated by medication, laser, skin resurfacing, excision and suture, filling and so on.
1. Medication: Depressed scars are formed on the surface of the body, and the doctor will use medications such as mitomycin C, 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod, etc. according to the patient’s condition, which have a certain effect on the depressed scars. The medication should be used according to the doctor’s prescription.
2. Laser treatment: according to the patient’s condition, the doctor will choose non-exfoliative, exfoliative fractional laser to irradiate the local area, which can promote the regeneration of subcutaneous collagen, so that the scars will gradually grow flat.
3. Skin resurfacing: shallow pitting scars can be treated by skin resurfacing. By smoothing out the high areas in line with the depressed scars, the depressions look less obvious and the skin’s appearance can be improved.
4. Excision and suture: If there is a deep tissue defect under the scar, or if the scar is adherent to the deeper part of the scar and the scope is not big, the scar can be excised surgically, and free flap repair treatment can be chosen according to the condition of the wound, which can help to improve the appearance of the skin.
5. Filler treatment: depressed scars with wide range and deep depth can be filled, such as autologous fat, hyaluronic acid, dermis, cartilage, bone tissue, fascia and so on.
To summarize, there are more ways to treat depressed scars, it is recommended to make a clear diagnosis first, and the doctor will combine the patient’s own situation and choose the way of treatment.