Scars are areas of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) that replace
normal skin after injury. A scar results from the biological process of wound
repair in the skin and other tissues of the body. Thus, scarring is a natural
part of the healing process. With the exception of very minor lesions, every
wound (e.g., after accident, disease, or surgery) results in some degree of
scarring.
Scarring is part of the body’s healing process but scars
need not stay on your skin forever. The same goes with skin hyperpigmentation.
But through innovative solutions discovered by dermatologists, many patients
are now faced with several alternatives on how to improve their skin condition.
One of the latest methods out there is the fractional
carbon dioxide laser treatment. According to Dr. Emehly Sevilla of Vine
Holistic Medical Aesthetics, both young and old may undergo the treatment. In fact, her youngest patient was seven years
old. Indications of the CO2 laser treatment include deep scars, big pores,
stretch marks, fine lines, and skin conditions like syringomas, milias, warts,
keloids, melasma, freckles, and hyperpigmentation in the face, underarm, under
butt, knees, elbows, fingers and toes. It can also treat dark lines and
‘chicken skin’ on underarms.
