Treatment of Burns and Scars

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There are many applications for the treatment of burns and scars. Thanks to these applications, the appearance of scars and burn scars that disturb the person can be eliminated or controlled.

Burn and scar treatment is a treatment for individuals who have burns and scars due to various reasons. There are many applications that fall within the scope of this treatment. While some applications are used only for the treatment of burn scars , some applications offer solutions for both scars and burn scars. These treatments are performed using different techniques and materials. Therefore, these applications, which have a skin repair effect, can appeal to individuals belonging to different age groups and with different medical histories.

Treatment Methods Used for Burns and Scars

The treatment methods used for burn and scar treatment can be discussed under the following headings:

Reconstructive Burn and Scar Surgery

One of the most effective methods for burns and scars is reconstructive burn and scar surgery. This surgery is usually performed on individuals whose scars and burn scars are caused by very serious health problems and have scars that cannot be treated with other applications. Many techniques can be used in reconstructive burn and wound surgeries. These techniques are mainly graft, flap and wound debridement applications.

The techniques used aim to achieve goals such as tissue expansion or tissue transfer. When choosing between these applications, factors such as the general health status of the patient and the size or location of the scar are taken into account. In this way, the patient’s scar or burn scar can be treated effectively. Reconstructive burn and wound surgeries, an operation that the field of aesthetic surgery is interested in, are generally preferred in very serious cases.

PRP Treatment

PRP treatment is a treatment that is effective not only for scars and burn scars but also for many other issues. The person’s own blood is used in PRP treatment. During this application, the blood taken from the person is separated to obtain platelet-rich plasma. The plasma fluid obtained in this way can be applied to skin tissues in different areas. Substances such as nutrients in the plasma fluid cause many positive conditions to occur in that area, including scar removal .

The main reason for this is that the plasma fluid used in PRP treatment is taken from the person’s own body and helps tissue regeneration without causing any allergic reaction. Although PRP treatment has been around for a very long time, it has managed to become popular in recent years. Although the popularity of the application is generally for aesthetic appearance, it can actually be used for very important purposes such as scar and burn scar treatment with its skin tissue renewal effect.

Skin Peeling (Peeling)

Although many people think that peeling is done with products that have a granular structure sold in the market and do not contain peeling chemicals, this is actually not the case. Peeling application is done using chemicals that have the effect of skin tissue renewal . During these applications, chemicals with peeling effect such as AHA BHA acid are used. These chemicals cause the peeling of the outermost layer of the skin and thus the formation of a new outer skin layer. Thanks to the peeling application, the outer layer, which can cause the appearance of scars on the skin, can be renewed. Therefore, peeling is an application that can offer a solution for scars and burn scars that are not very deep. If the peeling application is performed by a specialist doctor in the field, in addition to the effect of reducing the scar , it can also give a brighter and younger appearance.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments. In addition to the treatment of burns and scars, mesotherapy is also used for many issues such as skin rejuvenation. A mixture suitable for the skin type and needs of the person is prepared for mesotherapy. The nutrients in this mixture are substances that support the skin regeneration process. Therefore, mesotherapy can provide very rapid healing of scars. The types of scars that fall within the domain of mesotherapy are especially acne scars. Acne scars are pit-shaped scars left on the skin after large acne. The substances used in mesotherapy help to remove these scars and prevent acne formation that may cause such a scar to occur again.

Laser Treatment

One of the most effective methods used for burn and scar treatment is laser treatment. Fractional laser is used in laser treatment to remove scars and burn scars. Local anesthetic creams are used before the fractional laser procedure.

In this way, pain is prevented in the area where laser treatment will be applied. In addition, contrary to popular belief, laser treatment does not interfere with the subcutaneous tissue. During this application, it is aimed only to destroy the upper skin tissue and to regenerate it due to this destruction. Laser treatment is especially used in the treatment of scars and burn scars that are not very deep and not very settled. The number of sessions of laser treatment is determined by the condition of the scar and the patient’s medical history.

Fat Tissue Injection

Many people think that adipose tissue injection is only used for aesthetic purposes such as facial contour enhancement. However, this is actually a misconception because adipose tissue injection can also be used to treat burns and scars. Fat tissue injection is usually applied in addition to laser treatment. During laser treatment, the skin outer tissue area, which is damaged and undergoes a regeneration process, can be completely regenerated with fat injection.

Fat tissue injection also helps to eliminate the dimpled appearance that occurs after burn and scar formation or treatment. In the treatment of burns and scars with fat tissue injection, fat tissue taken from the person’s own body is used. In this way, the application can be prevented from causing dangerous situations such as any allergic reaction.

How to Treat Burn Scars?

How the burn scar treatment will be done may vary depending on the situation. The burn scar is the scar that occurs after the burn damage has passed. Therefore, treatment can be started without any infection in the area. However, the course of treatment, the techniques to be used, the materials to be used and the duration of treatment will be determined according to the opinions of the doctor. The plastic surgery specialist you will apply for burn scar treatment will determine how your burn scar treatment will proceed, taking into account factors such as your medical history and wound condition. In order for the treatment to proceed in the most accurate way and to get efficient results, you need to share important information such as your medical history and your expectations from the treatment with your doctor.

Does a Burn Scar Go Away Completely?

Whether the burn scar will completely disappear or not depends on the situation. In some cases, the burn scar may even go away on its own because it is caused by mild burns, while in some cases, scars caused by deep burns can be very difficult to go away. What is important here is the degree of the burn scar, how long it has been present and the general health status of the individual. Considering these three factors, aesthetic surgery specialists can offer you treatment options where your burn scar will completely disappear or will largely disappear and become uncomfortable.

How to Treat a Burn Scar at Home?

It is quite difficult to treat a burn scar at home. Since home burn scar treatments are not medical treatments, they can only be effective for small and not very deep burn scars. In order to pass the burn scar with home methods, the burn must first be completely healed. Applying cold water to the burn area when the burn occurs will help to control the burn and the scar will be smaller and less deep. In addition, AHA BHA acid products can be used to treat the healed burn scar at home.

These products, which fall within the scope of cosmetic products, are a much milder form of peeling products used in the medical field. Thanks to these products, it may be possible to get rid of the wound and burn scar as the skin peeling effect will be achieved. However, if chemical peels are to be applied at home, they should be applied at most 2 days a week and the application area should be kept away from things that can cause damage such as sun rays.

Another thing that can be used for burn scar treatment at home is burn scar creams. You can use these creams in consultation with your doctor. Many burn scar creams can even help to completely remove burn scars that are not very deep. However, since these methods are not very functional methods and can sometimes lead to dangerous situations, you should consult a plastic surgery specialist instead of spending burn scars at home. An experienced plastic surgeon can examine your burn scar and, taking into account your medical history, can apply a treatment that will help you get rid of the scars completely.

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