Scars are a natural part of the healing process – a defense mechanism set in motion by your body to protect itself from wounds. Essentially, natural collagen generates new skin; however, that new skin is often a different color and texture – usually starting off red or pink and fading to white over the years…. Read more »
Planning a surgery is always harrowing. Your very life is at stake, of course. But there may be other consequences of surgery that concern you as well, such as scarring. From total knee replacements to c-sections, scars are an inevitable by-product of surgery. While many surgeries these days involve less invasive techniques such as laparoscopic… Read more »
Facial scars are more common than you may think. They come about in a variety of ways, such as accidents, injuries, acne, piercings, etc. Did you know you can even get permanent scars from scratching at chicken pox as a child? While common, facial scars are more difficult to cover up than scars elsewhere on… Read more »
As we get older, our skin starts to show it. Some of the things that cause our skin to age are out of our control, however other things can be influenced to help slow the process. While we can’t control the natural aging process that causes lines and sagging, we can control some of the… Read more »
Living with scars probably isn’t your ideal scenario. Aside from creating a wild and out there story about your shark attack that left you with a cool memento, there are ways you can reduce the appearance of your scars and feel more confident in your complexion. While scars can fade and become less prominent, they… Read more »
Healthy skin starts with nutrient-dense super foods that pack a punch when it comes to keeping your body’s outer layer looking its best. According to the Mayo Clinic, that means eating plenty of foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, components that fight damage that free radicals wreak on cells. Your genetics and… Read more »
Scars are bad enough, but to make them worse through improper care is simply counterproductive. Age, skin type, pigmentation and health issues can all affect the severity of scarring. But how you care for a wound also has a major impact. Here is a look at different types of scars and what you should avoid… Read more »
If you’ve made the decision to undergo a breast augmentation procedure, you may be wondering about scarring that can result and how to minimize it. Your doctor can go over some possible suggestions to help your scars heal and fade over time, usually through the use of topical creams and diet changes. Let’s take a… Read more »
Scarring is one of the body’s natural processes for healing an open wound or cut. They are caused by the growth of new tissue and collagen sealing the wound. How quickly scars heal and disappear depends on many factors such as the size and depth of the incision, the age of the patient, and time…. Read more »
Burns may result from a variety of different causes such as dry heat (fire, sun, etc.), liquids (steam, hot water, etc.), chemicals, electricity, and extreme cold. Over two million people in the United States are treated for burns each year and over three thousand die of severe burns. Burns differ in severity and are classified… Read more »
