Types of scar treatment methods

Any scar that affects the aesthetics and normal function of a person’s body needs to be treated.

Linear, webbed, redundant, bridging, depressed, atrophic, hyperplastic, contracture, instability, painful and other keloid scars can be treated with the appropriate treatment of choice under the guidance of a doctor to improve the local appearance and function of the scar.

There are very many methods of scar treatment, which are generally divided into non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and comprehensive treatment in medical science.

Non-surgical treatment includes: laser, freezing, pressure, physical, radiation, medication, herbal medicine, rehabilitation and other treatment methods.

Surgical treatment includes: scar excision, split excision, post-excision skin slice, flap or other tissue graft, grinding, tissue expander and application of microsurgical techniques, etc.

Combined treatment includes: surgery supplemented with drugs, radiation or isotope therapy, medical, sports and physical therapy, drugs and physical therapy, etc.

Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages, and they are applicable to different scars. If once a scar appears, how to choose from so many methods? You should never act rashly, but always consult an experienced doctor for a clear diagnosis before making a choice.