The Scar Removal Manchester treatment at Nassif Medspa aims to reduce the visible appearance of scarring on the skin. There are many types of scarring, including: fine line scars, keloid scars, scar contractures, pitted or sunken scars and hypertrophic scars, which occur as a result of injury to the skin. The skin naturally develops scar tissue to help repair a wound in the skin, knitting the skin and tissues back together. The break in tissues at the injured site causes a build-up of collagen, which helps to strengthen the wound, but is also different in colour and texture to usual skin tissue.

Scarring can develop following surgery, injury, burns, acne or other damage to the skin. Keloid scars are enlarged and can extend beyond the original area of injury, while hypertrophic scars are raised and thickened but remain within the boundaries of the original wound. Scar contractures can occur when the skin tightens as it heals, which can sometimes restrict movement.

Scars will often start off looking red and lumpy, that will even out and fade in colour over time. This does not always mean they will totally disappear, which can cause some frustration if they are particularly visible to others. A consultation at Nassif Medspa will assess the type of scarring you have before recommending the approach that is needed to reduce its appearance and the realistic results you can expect to achieve.

As no scar is the same, a personalised approach needs to be taken in order to produce the best outcome. This can be achieved through a single treatment or as part of a combination of procedures that include the use of lasers, resurfacing and topical treatments, as recommended by our team of aesthetic doctors.

Benefits of Scar Removal

Scar removal treatments offer several benefits, including:

• Improved Appearance: Reduces the visibility of scars, leading to smoother and more even skin.
• Enhanced Confidence: Helps boost self-esteem by minimising the appearance of scars that may cause self-consciousness.
• Skin Texture Refinement: Treatments can improve skin texture by smoothing out raised or rough scar tissue.
• Pain and Itch Relief: Some treatments can alleviate discomfort, itching, or tightness associated with certain types of scars.
• Customisation: Various treatment options are available to target different scar types, including acne scars, surgical scars, and keloids.
• Long-Term Results: Many scar removal techniques offer lasting improvements, with results often becoming more pronounced over time.

Our scar treatments use advanced laser and resurfacing technologies to target different types of scarring. Fractional and ablative lasers deliver pulses of energy to the dermis, heating the tissues to encourage an inflammatory response that helps to remodel the skin tissues, improving on their colour, texture and tension. The surrounding skin remains unharmed by this process from which the renewal and regeneration of new skin cells is also encouraged.

We have a wide range of lasers offering different wavelengths that can be tailored to your individual requirements and scar types. Depending on the type and characteristics of the scar, treatment may focus on improving texture, colour, thickness or tension. Other available technologies at the MedSpa work by flattening or filling in the area, either with resurfacing or injectable treatments, blending the scar in with the surrounding tissues.

Steroid Injections for Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars

Steroid injections may be suitable for some raised scars, including keloid and hypertrophic scars. An Adcortyl injection is a corticosteroid injection that can be used within appropriate scar tissue to help reduce its thickness and appearance. Steroid injections may also be used as part of a combination treatment plan alongside laser or other scar treatments, depending on the individual assessment.

As each case is different, the treatment protocol may vary, as can the final results. Results can be determined by the size, age and classification of the scarring, which will also influence the amount of treatment sessions that will be needed to achieve the desired result. An immediate improvement may be seen following the first procedure, with the outcome developing further over a period of months and as the treatment course progresses.