Scars can be a nuisance. So it’s understandable why you wonder how to get rid of scars – especially if you have a lot, or the ones you do have are pronounced and visible. Can you get rid of them completely? If not, what are your treatment options? This post goes over some of the current treatment options available to you. 

What Are Scars?

Scars develop when your skin gets damaged in some way. You may get a scar from a recent injury, sun exposure, severe acne, infections, surgery, or other kinds of inflammation. They can often differ in terms of size, color, and shape, as well as their texture. Sometimes they might itch or be painful. In general, scars develop as part of the body’s healing process. They are more visible depending on a variety of factors like your age, physical health, the scar’s location, severity, etc.

Can You Get Rid of Scars Completely?

There are currently no options that remove a scar altogether. However, there are treatments you can choose from that can dramatically reduce their appearance. Most options effectively reduce a scar’s size, shape, and color. Over several treatments, you can expect an improvement in your scar’s appearance. We have several resources on scar reduction on our website. The great news is that scar reduction treatment is usually permanent – so your results can last the rest of your life!

Treatment Options To Get Rid of Scars

If you want to minimize scarring, several available options work to reduce their appearance. Here are some of the most common options:

• Creams and ointments
• Chemical Peels
• Laser scar removal
• Surgery

Research each option thoroughly before jumping in with one. Each treatment option has advantages and disadvantages. For example, you may prefer a more intensive approach, like surgery. If that’s the case, look into the components of surgical scar removal. What are the pros and cons? How successful is it? Is it worth going under the knife? The good news is that several noninvasive treatments don’t involve surgery. Ascent Laser Aesthetics offers several, including creams and ointments as part of our spa product offerings.

Benefits of Laser Scar Reduction

One of the services offered at Ascent Laser Aesthetics is laser scar reduction. This treatment option is noninvasive, nonsurgical, and effective. For example, our laser scar reduction service uses pulses of laser light instead of surgery. These laser pulses break down scar tissue, improving the scar’s look, tone, and texture. The best part about laser scar reduction is that you can expect dramatic, visible results with one treatment. However, you might need several treatments to see the results you want. 

Since laser scar reduction is noninvasive, there is little to no downtime, so you can get back to living your life. The cost per session is between $250-$3400 and depends on your scar’s location, size, and severity.  The number of treatment sessions also determines the overall cost.

Interested in learning more about laser scar reduction or any other treatment options for your scars? Call Ascent Laser Aesthetics at (413)224-2658.