Scar Removal Treatment

What Is Laser Scar Removal?

Laser scar removal is a minimally-invasive procedure in which focused beams of light are used to treat the specific areas of your body. With this procedure, you can get rid of the pain, stop hair loss, and remove tumors and related growth above or under your skin. Also, if you have scars as a result of pimples or any injury, it helps to remove their appearance.

Some people who have prominent scars on their face or legs may use cosmetic products like foundation and concealer to conceal any prominent scars that may make them feel conscious about themselves. Other may go the extent of spending some cash to get surgical procedures to change the way it looks and make it a little less noticeable. Laser scar removal in Dubai & Abu Dhabi depends on how big the scar is or where it is located. Treatments and procedures used by surgeons also depend on what type of scar they are dealing with. Visit our cost page to find out the cost of laser scar removal.

*Facts You Must Know
Cost of Treatment

Time Required

Varies

Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia

Recovery Time

Varies

Success Rate

Very high Success Rate

How the Procedure Is Performed?

The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting. A laser wand is used over your skin repeatedly so that dead skin cells can be removed and scars can be diminished. Following types of scars can be reduced by this procedure:

• Burn marks
• Age spots
• Injury scars
• Dark spots
• Acne scars
• Hyperpigmentation

Before & After

Laser Scar Removal in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Before and After Photos.

No Guarantee, as the results may vary from person to person.

Types of Scars According to Skin Doctors

• Acne Scar:  this type of scar caused by severe acne which may occur during the puberty stage. Other women may experience severe scarring due to acne during the pre-menstrual stage which happens every month. The worst thing that could happen when acne scar is not taken cared of immediately, it can leave the skin bumpy or hollow.
• Keloid Scar: this is a type of scar that appears to be swollen and has a bump. This is can be caused due to heredity and are most common among individuals with dark skin.
• Contracture Scar: this can be caused by trauma due to burns which appears to be much tightened skin with plastic thin skin. This can cause immobility and can affect muscles and nerves.
• Hypertrophic Scar: this is a type of scar that appears to be red and color and may have a little bump like that of a keloid.

Are You A Candidate?

Before heading towards the procedure, you have to know if you are a good candidate to get it or not. Your doctor may not recommend it for you because it includes specific light and heat that are not suitable for all. If you are on a particular medication, it may cause light sensitivity in you. So, it is highly recommended to ask your doctor before deciding anything.

Different Scar Removal Treatments in Dubai

• Topical creams and ointments which can be bought over the counter are the easiest way for a home remedy scar removal treatment. These are only advisable for small scars that were caused by cuts or wounds. Ask your skin doctor for prescriptions if the scar is caused by surgical procedures.
• Prescription creams that contain steroids can be prescribed by any surgeons or dermatologists. Patients are not advised to use any of these prescription creams without the help of their skin doctor for using medications such as steroid can have harmful effects to the body.
• Silicone gel sheets can be used to pressure treat the scar and are best option to flatten keloid scars. This treatment is often used as a preventive care as well.
• Smaller keloid scars can be treated by using cryotherapy or the freezing therapy using a liquid nitrogen.
• Surgical removal for scar is the best option to treat deeper skin tissue scars which can be caused by severe accidents and certain surgical procedures.
• Other scar removal treatments may also include skin graft, excision, dermabrasion and laser procedure.
• Injections to treat scars can also be used such as steroids and collagen as skin fillers.

Our Surgeons

Ms. Dalya Sager

Cosmetic Surgeon

Available at Dubai UAE

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Ms. Rebecca Treston

Laser Skin Specialist

Available at Dubai UAE

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Advantages Of Laser Scar Removal

• The procedure is non-surgical in nature.
• Easy-to-perform.
• Minimal risks.
• Less/no downtime.
• Long-lasting results.

How Much Does Scar Removal Cost

Your insurance may not cover this procedure because it is an elective procedure to fulfill your cosmetic needs. Different factors such as size of scar, number of required sessions, your desired results, and number of scars are involved while calculating total cost. You should know the fact that you have to get multiple sessions to get the desired outcomes. So, if you would like to know the exact cost, you have to consult your doctor first.

Postoperative Guidelines

No downtime is linked to the procedure so you may get back to your work right after getting the procedure done. Hence, the recovery time may differ on the basis of your treatment. It may take almost 3 to 10 days. You will get postoperative instructions from your doctor that will help you in healing. They will be specified according to the severity of your problem and other aspects. However, the following are some common guidelines. Have a look!

• Don’t go into direct sunlight for at least a week after the treatment.
• It’s good to avoid makeup for a few days.
• Reduce swelling by applying a moist cloth or cold pack.
• Moisturize your skin daily after washing it.
• Take prescribed medications as per instructions to reduce pain.

When The Results Will Be Visible?

It may take a few days to remove swelling and bruising so results are not instant. You may wait for a few weeks or even months to notice a difference in your skin condition.

Free Consultation

You should consult your doctor before deciding anything. Here, at Dubai Cosmetic Surgery, we have made it quite easy for you. Simply fill the following form and one of our experts will get back to you as soon as possible. You should select your dermatologist very carefully. All of our doctors are board-certified, so you can choose one to get your procedure done. This session allows you to select your surgeon and consider other important things accurately. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and schedule your consultation now!