• Scar revision surgery attempts to minimize or remove a scar so that it is less conspicuous and blends in with the surrounding skin tone and texture. Sometimes, a surgeon can hide a scar by redirecting it into a wrinkle or a hairline.

• The source of facial scars can range from a traumatic injury, a burn, infection or surgery. Some facial scars are unattractive simply due to their location
(such as lip scars and forehead scars). They may even affect facial expressions. Once a scar has formed, it is permanent, but surgically it is possible to alter scar lines and adjust the surrounding tissues to make the scar less visible with facial scar revision procedures.

Lasers are high-energy light that are used to treat damaged skin. They are ideally suited for effective scar revision treatment. Their minimally invasive nature means that they are well tolerated by patients. The faster recovery times allow the psychological impact of scar revision treatments to be realized much sooner by patients.

Non–surgical techniques for scar revision may include the following:

• Camouflage: Make-up, hair, accessories like scarves and tattooing can help to camouflage the scar.
• Topical therapy: Hyper pigmented scars can be lightened by using topical products
• Soft tissue fillers: These can be used for elevating depressed and pitted scars in acne scar revision.
• Steroid injections- for hypertrophic scars and keloid
• Silicone sheets
• Massage therapy
• Pressure garments
• Laser

• Whether scars are caused by surgery or traumatic injury, or uneven skin texture caused by aging hormones, sun damage and acne, they can cause a great deal of embarrassment.
• No wonder then that some people go to great lengths to cover them up.
• Aesthetic International ® offers a number of treatments which will dramatically improve the appearance of scars and uneven skin texture.