Old Scar Removal

[PeteyK]

i have a pretty big dark colored old scar. What products are good for making scars less noticable?

[Biff Studly]

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[ottomaddox]

I've got some road rash from a previous motorcycle accident, and I used Microdermabrasion therapy on it and it significantly lightened over a period of six months.

Microdermabrasion
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Microdermabrasion (often referred to as Microderm) is a cosmetic procedure popular in day spas, doctors' practices, and medical spas, in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion. Different methods include mechanical abrasion from jets of zinc oxide or aluminum oxide crystals, fine organic particles, or a roughened surface. Particles and removed material are vacuumed off through the wand/handpiece through which the abrasive particles come [1]. Microdermabrasion is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots on the skin. The procedure is not very painful and requires no anaesthetic. Microdermabrasion can be used medically for scar removal when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars. There is very little, if any, evidence that microdermabrasion stimulates collagen formation. Microdermabrasion can also be used for treatment of acne, but must be repeated periodically to be effective. Microdermabrasion should not be used on patients who have taken the medication Accutane (Isotretinion) in the previous twelve months.

In the past, microdermabrasion was done using abrasive crystals. In the past decade, it has become more common to use a wand with a roughened surface. This procedure requires no medical oversight and is commonly used in conjunction with facial spa treatments. These days there are a multiplicity of machines available for microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is a relative newcomer to the United States. This technique was first used in Europe and adopted by United States in the late 1990s. Today, Microdermabrasion is used effectively to treat fine wrinkles, stretch marks, and scars left from moderate to severe acne. The term dermabrasion refers to the more severe medical procedure carried out under general or twilight anaesthesia.

[PeteyK]

I've got some road rash from a previous motorcycle accident, and I used Microdermabrasion therapy on it and it significantly lightened over a period of six months.

Microdermabrasion
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Microdermabrasion (often referred to as Microderm) is a cosmetic procedure popular in day spas, doctors' practices, and medical spas, in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion. Different methods include mechanical abrasion from jets of zinc oxide or aluminum oxide crystals, fine organic particles, or a roughened surface. Particles and removed material are vacuumed off through the wand/handpiece through which the abrasive particles come [1]. Microdermabrasion is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots on the skin. The procedure is not very painful and requires no anaesthetic. Microdermabrasion can be used medically for scar removal when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars. There is very little, if any, evidence that microdermabrasion stimulates collagen formation. Microdermabrasion can also be used for treatment of acne, but must be repeated periodically to be effective. Microdermabrasion should not be used on patients who have taken the medication Accutane (Isotretinion) in the previous twelve months.

In the past, microdermabrasion was done using abrasive crystals. In the past decade, it has become more common to use a wand with a roughened surface. This procedure requires no medical oversight and is commonly used in conjunction with facial spa treatments. These days there are a multiplicity of machines available for microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is a relative newcomer to the United States. This technique was first used in Europe and adopted by United States in the late 1990s. Today, Microdermabrasion is used effectively to treat fine wrinkles, stretch marks, and scars left from moderate to severe acne. The term dermabrasion refers to the more severe medical procedure carried out under general or twilight anaesthesia.

does that mean u have to go to a doctor or spa to get it done?? like would i be able to do it myself?

[ottomaddox]

I was working at a health spa when I had the treatments done. I would do some research on home scar removal kits online. But most sound to good to be true.

[crazycrab]

MY wife had a tummy tuck after having our 2 children. She found a perminite makeup place. I beleive it is a tatoo but is made to blend in with your skin. Lady did a great job. Cost me 600.00 bucks though.

[BuffDJ]

***ending on your pocket book I'm seeing a lot of plastics done for this type of thing. Scars from birthmark removals or skin legions. After you get a little tan can't even see them anymore.

Buff

[UberSteroids]

I have some scars on my mid lower back. I think the tattoo idea is pretty cool.
Other than that.. not sure.

[pr0digalsun]

i have a HUGE scar down the middle of my a**omen from when the doctors fvcked up and appendectomy and i am kinda self consious about it

[rdj50006]

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[jbarkley]

Mederma was recommeded to me by my dermotologist after he cut a basal cell out of my face...it seemed to work.