Any type of injury to the skin in the form of a cut or wound will leave a residual scar.
Scarring is a physiological repair, healing process.
Scars can have multiple appearance; they can be small and fine, as after a surgical procedure, they can be irregular and hypertrophic or sunken, to the extreme keloid formation, depending on the mechanism of the injury to the skin.
In the darker skin types, scars tend to assume a darker coloration, compared to the rest of the skin.
Several medical aesthetics treatment can help reduce the appearance of scars such as:
Microneedling with or without PRP, it stimulates the production of new Collagen creating a controlled injury to the skin in the form of microchannels. This results in a younger, smoother, plumper and brighter looking skin. It can be used on its own or in combination with Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) or growth factors serums.
Ploynucleotides, which are a sequence of nucleotides that, once injected, target the fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin. By doing so they aid skin regeneration and tissue repair, they also increaseskinh hydration and hyaluronic acid synthesis.
Mesotherapy, it consists of multiple microinjections of a cocktail containing Vitamins, Amino Acids, Hyaluronic acid, Enzymes, Hormones and plant extracts, in the mesoderm, the mid layer of the skin. All these substances stimulate the fibroblasts production of Collagen, the substance responsible for skin rejuvenation and repair. This results in a younger, smoother, plumper and brighter looking skin.
Exosomes, which are extracellular vescicles. This treatment aids tissue regeneration, softening fine lines and wrinkles, tightening loose and aged skin, hydrating the skin, improving skin tone and texture.
HIFU, stands for High intensity focused ultrasound. HIFU reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, helps to lift and firm sagging skin as well as rejuvenates the overall appearance, by stimulating collagen production. It’s also very effective in reducing stubborn fat deposits in multiple areas. It’s a completely non invasive treatment and has zero downtime.
These have all been proven beneficial in smoothing the surface of the scar tissue and also lightening the colour.
Dr Golfomitsos conducts consultantions and treatments in 3 convenient central London locations: