How to remove red marks from scars?

Scars left on various parts of the body are actually easily found to have red marks around them, which is very ugly and affects a person's appearance, image and self-confidence. Now, laser skin resurfacing is very effective in removing scars.

1. Laser skin resurfacing: This treatment method uses a carbon dioxide laser to polish the skin. Unlike dermabrasion, laser dermabrasion is a relatively bloodless method of skin resurfacing. But like dermabrasion, laser treatment has its drawbacks—if used improperly, it can create new scars or uneven pigmentation.

2. Laser treatment of scars and other skin diseases is a new application of laser in medical treatment. It is suitable for treating small hyperplastic and atrophic scars, such as scars after trauma or surgery, and depressed scars left after acne. It is also suitable for the treatment of various skin growths, such as flat warts, syringomas, senile warts, etc. and superficial skin pigment diseases, such as freckles, coffee spots, etc.

3. The course of laser treatment varies according to the type of disease. Freckles, flat warts, syringomas, senile warts, etc. generally only require one treatment, while scars sometimes require 1-3 treatments. Each treatment lasts from 5 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the area and the type of disease. It is performed in the outpatient clinic without the need for hospitalization. During laser treatment, there will be some tingling and burning sensations due to the instantaneous high temperature generated locally, but most patients can tolerate it without anesthesia. For a few sensitive patients, we can add local superficial or infiltration anesthesia during the operation to reduce discomfort.

4. Therefore, don't worry, the operation will go smoothly. 1-3 days after laser treatment, the treatment area and surrounding tissues will have redness, swelling and exudation, and you may feel swelling and numbness. The redness and swelling will gradually subside, and the surgical wound will be covered with scabs. 1-2 weeks after the operation, the scabs will fall off and the wound will heal. The surgical wound should be kept clean and dry within 2 weeks after surgery. Do not scrub it and avoid sunlight exposure. Apply antibiotic ointment topically if necessary. The scab cannot be removed forcibly and should be allowed to fall off on its own. After treatment, the local skin color may become redder and then pigmented. Depending on the individual situation, the pigmentation will gradually fade after 1-6 months.