Scars

A Split-Scar Evaluation of PNs and CO2 laser

Dr Jordan Faulkner examines how multimodality treatments may influence scar remodelling Surgical scars undergo prolonged and dynamic remodelling over 12-18 months, with collagen organisation, vascular maturation and extracellular matrix restructuring continuing well beyond the early healing phase.¹–³ This prolonged timeline …

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Special Feature: Managing Scars

Three practitioners provide insight into treatment approaches for injury and acne-based scarring Scars can have a profound impact on a person’s confidence and self-esteem.1 A 2018 study into the psychology of scars found that those with scars are more prone …

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Treating Scars

Dr Salinda Johnson outlines the most common types of scars and details some of the effective treatments available Scarring occurs in a variety of forms with various differing characteristics. Scarring affects all skin types, regardless of ethnicity, and can appear …

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