The primary reason people have Gastric Bypass Surgery is to reduce clinical obesity and to improve their medical condition. Often times surgeons are more concerned with the placement of the incisions and the drain than with how the skin will heal after the procedure. As a result, some people end up with thicker, wider and… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Summertime Scar Management Tips
Now that it’s summertime, you might be interested in spending more time out in the sunshine and fresh air. Care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight on active scars. The most noticeable effect is hyperpigmentation. This means that the scarred area develops a red or even purple appearance. The coloration doesn’t dissipate easily. The… Read more »
How Massage Affects Scarring
If you’re wondering how to get rid of scars, one method of scar treatment that helps with short-term and long-term effects is the use of massage. Gently massage the tissue around your wound using lotion and a circular motion. Apply a greaseless formula so that your fingers glide across the scarred skin and don’t open… Read more »
Coping With Scars from Sports Injuries
Athletes can sustain a variety of injuries when playing sports. From surgery for torn tendons and broken bones to abrasions and lacerations, the formation of scars from sports injuries can affect even the most confident player’s self esteem. They can also affect flexibility and range of motion once the healing process has begun. Fractures There… Read more »
Creative Ways to Hide and Camouflage Scars
Not everyone likes to wear their scars in the open. Some people feel self-conscious and embarrassed by them. While you can diminish the appearance of scars by using silicone scar gel to fade them, there are some creative solutions to help hide or camouflage old scars or those that seem very prominent. Long Sleeves and… Read more »
How Placement and Incision Closure Affect Surgery Scars
When planning for most types of surgery, most patients pay more attention to having their ailments addressed before the operation, but are often more concerned with their scars afterwards. Over the years, surgeons have begun to pay more attention to the neatness and placement of incisions before the operation to minimize the size and prominence… Read more »
Burn Scars: Looking Below the Surface
Burns have a multitude of causes, from chemicals to fire to hot liquids and heated surfaces. Skin burns can be minor and superficial or deep and very painful. The amount of damage caused by burns directly affects the healing process and scar formation. There are three stages of severity, noted as first-degree, second-degree and third-degree… Read more »
Coping With Acne Scars
Acne is a common skin ailment most often associated with teenagers. It appears as red bumps on the skin, and can occur in teens and adults nearly anywhere on the body. Acne is slow to heal and can cause stress and embarrassment. Some cases result in scarring of the skin. It is caused by a… Read more »
How to Minimize Dog Bite Scars
With the upcoming National Dog Bite Prevention Week from May 19-25, 2013, we thought this might be a good time to discuss the medical treatments associated with dog bites and dog bite scars. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), there are more than 72 million pet dogs in the U.S. While not all… Read more »
The Benefits of Vitamin C
Among its other benefits, Vitamin C helps heal skin wounds and prevent them from becoming infected by promoting healthy collagen production and providing antioxidant benefits. Our bodies can’t produce and store Vitamin C and because it is water soluble, our bodies flush the Vitamin C we consume relatively quickly. Therefore we must replace it regularly… Read more »