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Resurface Your Scarred Skin With Laser Treatment

Acne can lead to severe scarring on the face. However, there are different types of acne scarring and your treatment options depend on the type of scarring. Ice pick scars are very deep, narrow scars that can often look like deep holes, whereas boxcar scars are shallower round scars that look like pits. Rolling scars look like waves on otherwise smooth skin. Keloid scars are raised scars which are the result of an overproduction of collagen in the area of the scar. Discolouration of the skin left after a spot clears up is not true scarring, but is a result of hyperpigmentation. This should fade over time but there are treatments that can improve this hyperpigmentation if necessary.

These scars will make the sufferer lack confidence and can also cause emotional trauma and social participation often decreases. The pitted look of the skin caused by boxcar scars respond very well to laser skin resurfacing which is offered by the VIVA Clinic in North London. The skin that has a lot of scars and is uneven can be made smoother and clearer, although it is important to realise before you embark on treatment that it might not be able to eradicate the scarring completely.

The benefits of skin resurfacing

Skin resurfacing should be performed by a Laser resurfacing expert - in the wrong hands it can cause more damage to the skin. Laser energy is directed into the skin's surface and this promotes the formation of new skin in the affected area. When the old skin is replaced by new tissue, it should appear smoother and less damaged. It will also promote the production of new collagen so you should see continued improvement over the next few months after treatment.

Scar reduction and skin resurfacing in London

Scars and other types of damage to the skin need specialist treatment. Dr Tapan Patel is a specialist skin medical expert who is experienced in treating patients with such severe problems. He has a clinic in London although he sees patients from all over the UK and abroad for a wide range of skin conditions.

By Tapan Patel

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