Types of Burn Scars That Cause Stress and How to Treat Them

Provided by: Imiseok Theme Dermatology Clinic

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Just as accidents can happen suddenly one day,

even when we are always careful, burn scars and acne scars can appear suddenly.

Scars can form on various parts of the body, but the more visible they are, especially on the face,

the more psychological stress they can bring,

and they can lead to 고민 about treatment options.

Burn scars and acne scars on the face can limit daily life,

and they can also lower confidence in social relationships and social life.

So, as much as possible, early treatment is needed. For burn scars with severe skin damage,

if laser treatment is used,

by selecting the appropriate device according to skin depth,

it is possible to treat the skin in a way that promotes regeneration from the surface of the scar to the dermal layer.

Imiseok Theme Dermatology will explain the main causes,

types, and treatment methods for burn scars and acne scars.

Characteristics of Burn Scars

Compared with other scars, burn scars often involve strong pain and blistering,

and the damaged area of skin is often large. Even after the wound heals,

unlike ordinary scars,

it does not return to its original state but leaves various scars and aftereffects.

Burn scars from first- and second-degree burns, which commonly occur in daily life,

often leave pigmentation, causing the skin color to become darker.

Burns of second degree or higher, which occur due to unavoidable accidents,

not only cause pigmentation changes in skin color but also affect the skin texture.

They can damage the natural texture by causing the skin to become depressed or raised,

and if the scar becomes larger and more severe, the skin tissue may adhere and affect free movement of the body.

Unlike ordinary wounds, burn scars cannot return to the original skin as they heal.

Also, if the early timing for burn treatment is missed, treatment becomes more difficult,

so it is best to visit a hospital quickly and receive scar treatment.

Types of Burn Scars

Burn scars can be divided into hypertrophic scars, contracture scars, and hyperpigmentation.

The most common scar is the easily seen hypertrophic scar,

which is the bumpy-shaped scar people usually picture when they think of burn scars.

It forms when skin tissue contracts and becomes thicker than the original skin during the healing process.

It is sometimes mistaken for keloid skin,

but the characteristics of keloids, which are caused by a person’s skin tendency, and hypertrophic scars are different.

A contracture scar is a case in which, during the healing process,

fibers inside the skin are produced excessively,

causing the scar to tighten the skin and create functional impairment in muscles or joints.

Contracture scars and hypertrophic scars occur after second- to third-degree burns,

and are treated using various methods such as medication, laser treatment, and surgery.

A burn caused by briefly touching hot water in daily life is a first-degree burn,

and it usually remains red without skin deformity.

In this case, if early care is done properly,

it may remain only as pigmentation without major scarring, or in mild burns, treatment may be possible without scar management.

Treatment Methods for Burn Scars

The treatment method differs depending on the type of burn scar.

For hypertrophic scars and contracture scars, which make the skin surface uneven,

surgical scar removal used to be performed in the past.

However, this method is no longer used because of the possibility of secondary scarring

and the concern that the texture after treatment feels awkward because it differs from the original skin and tissue.

Recently, scar treatment has been performed using lasers.

Scar lasers are simpler than surgical treatment,

and by selecting the appropriate device according to skin depth,

they can promote regeneration from the scar surface to the tissue inside the skin and the dermal layer,

which is why they are widely used.

When choosing a laser, the cause, location, and depth of the scar are identified first,

and then a scar laser device suitable for the patient’s affected area is selected for treatment.

CO2 fractional laser

Rather than delivering a large amount of energy all at once,

this method divides the energy per point and creates a time gap between laser pulses,

which can reduce excessive damage to the epidermis.

It also delivers energy directly to collagen cells in the dermis,

helping improve the skin’s regenerative ability.

Compared with other lasers, treatment time is short,

and there is no need for cumbersome follow-up care.

ICON X laser

This is a laser that promotes skin regeneration in the same way as a CO2 fractional laser,

but it has the characteristic of inducing regeneration through a different mechanism.

ICON X delivers energy deep into the skin using heat.

When this heat stimulates fibroblasts, collagen regeneration is induced,

which can improve scars and also help with skin elasticity.

Lumenis Pico4 laser

The Lumenis Pico4 laser is effective for removing mild first-degree burns or pigmentation.

When removing pigmentation and scars, it uses both pico and nano energy delivery,

so satisfactory results can be expected with fewer treatment sessions,

which is why it is often used to treat pigmentation.

Characteristics and Types of Acne Scars

The most common acne scars are often thought to occur after all acne lesions,

but that is not actually the case.

Not all acne causes scars,

and most scars are more likely to come from inflammatory acne.

Inflammatory acne is characterized by redness around the acne,

and when squeezed, excess yellow sebum is discharged.

Sometimes, even if it is not inflammatory acne,

scars can occur if acne is squeezed incorrectly.

If acne appears, the possibility of acne scars can be significantly reduced

if early response and care are done properly,

so it is best to visit a scar treatment dermatology clinic

and receive facial scar treatment if possible.

The types of scars include round scars, box scars, and ice pick scars.

Round scars are the largest among the scar types,

but they are relatively easy to treat.

They are not depressed skin scars but a form in which fibrous tissue pulls on the skin surface.

With proper treatment,

if only the pulling tissue is released, recovery can be easy.

Box scars are scars that are close to a square shape

and are characterized by angular edges.

The difficulty level of skin scar treatment is not very high,

and like round scars, they are not difficult to treat,

so at a scar treatment clinic, progress can be seen quickly after only a few sessions.

The most difficult scars to treat are ice pick scars,

which are acne depressions with a narrow base, as if stabbed by an ice pick.

Although they are small in size, they are deeper than other scars,

making them difficult to treat.

They appear mainly on the cheeks.

The cost of acne scar removal can vary depending on the depth of the affected area,

and if you want more detailed information about the price of acne scar laser treatment,

it is most accurate to visit a dermatology clinic and receive a consultation.

Treatment Methods for Acne Scars

There are various procedures and lasers that can be used to remove acne scars.

Shallow acne scars can also be treated with procedures,

but for pitted scars, scar after mole removal, and depressed acne scars,

laser treatment for acne scars is recommended.

The cost of acne scar treatment may vary depending on the treatment area and condition,

so it is a good idea to visit an acne scar dermatology clinic and get a consultation.

Fractional

The CO2 fractional laser irradiates the skin with a uniform intensity,

stimulating and activating collagen and strengthening the skin’s recovery response to wounds,

which helps with acne scar and pore care.

It is a finely divided laser that delicately promotes tissue regeneration.

Intracell

This laser inserts micro-needles into the dermal layer of the skin

to deliver collagen regeneration effects without damaging the epidermis.

It is effective for ongoing acne, marks caused by acne, deep facial acne scars, and enlarged pores,

and can also be expected to improve skin elasticity and skin texture.

Potenza + regenerative medication

This procedure combines the special know-how of Imiseok Theme Dermatology.

By irradiating radiofrequency energy into the dermal layer,

and combining Potenza laser, which helps brighten the skin and improve pores,

with medication treatment that carefully applies medication to pores and allows absorption,

it provides a booster effect for treatment,

allowing for faster improvement of pitted acne scars.

During medication treatment, if you are afraid of injection pain,

MiraJet laser, which evenly delivers medication through pressure,

can also be used for painless dermatology treatment of acne scars.

It is best to start scar treatment as early as possible,

but depending on the case, treating the wound after it has fully healed may also lead to better results.

To establish the correct treatment method for a wound,

it is best to visit a dermatology clinic,

show the wound, have a thorough consultation,

and follow the appropriate treatment method determined by the medical staff.

Accurate diagnosis and treatment can influence not only positive treatment outcomes but also stress relief.

So if you are curious about burn scar removal methods,

or if you have been struggling with acne scars for a long time,

it is best to visit a dermatology clinic,

receive a consultation and diagnosis,

and then get the appropriate treatment.

Imiseok Theme Dermatology treats patients based on experience from more than 600,000 cases,

and continuously adds or replaces premium laser equipment to reduce side effects and increase effectiveness.

In addition, we provide 1:1 customized treatment according to the proper diagnosis and prescription of our dermatology medical staff.

If you have any questions about acne scar and burn scar treatment, please contact us using one of the convenient methods below. Thank you.

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