How to prevent a scar on face: How to Prevent Scarring Following Cuts and Other Injuries

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How to Prevent Scarring Following Cuts and Other Injuries

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Scars form on your skin after an injury as part of your body’s healing process. The size of the scar you’re left with depends on the severity of your injury and how well it heals. Shallow cuts and wounds that only affect your top layer of skin usually don’t scar at all.

Some scars fade over time even without treatment, but they don’t disappear completely. After your injury, cells called fibroblasts respond to your wounds by laying a thick, fibrous tissue. Unlike your normal skin that has a matrix of collagen fibers, scars are made up of collagen fibers that are organized in one direction. One of four types of scars may form after an injury:

Hypertrophic scars. Hypertrophic scars raise above your skin. They generally have a red appearance and don’t extend past the boundaries of your original injury.

Keloid scars. Keloid scars jut out from your skin and extend beyond your original injury.

Acne scars. All types of acne have the potential to leave either shallow or deep scars.

Contracture scars. This type of scar is usually caused by a burn. Contracture scars lead to tightening of your skin that may restrict joint movement.

Keep reading to find out how you can lower your chances of developing a scar after an injury. You’ll also learn ways to improve the appearance of scars you may already have.

Damage to your skin caused by burns, acne, scrapes and cuts, or surgery can lead to scarring. It may be impossible to avoid scarring completely if your injury is severe. However, following good first aid habits such as the following minimizes your chances of developing a scar.

Avoid injuries. Taking precautions to avoid injuries can help prevent wounds that might scar. Wearing proper safety equipment when physically active, such as knee pads and elbow pads, can protect commonly injured parts of your body.
Treat injuries immediately. Whenever you have a cut, it’s a good idea to treat it right away with basic first aid to prevent scarring. Serious wounds may need stitches and require attention from a medical professional.
Keep your injury clean. Cleaning your wound daily with mild soap and water can help you keep your wound clean and remove debris build-up.
Use petroleum jelly. Applying petroleum jelly helps keep your wound moist and reduces your chance of developing a scab. Wounds that develop scabs take longer to heal and may get itchy.
Cover your wound. Keeping your cut or burn covered with a bandage can protect it from re-injury and infections.
Use silicone sheets, gels, or tapes. Research suggests that covering a wound with silicone can help improve a scar’s appearance. Sheets, gels, and tapes all seem to be effective.
Change your bandage daily. Changing your bandage daily can help you keep your wound clean and allows you to monitor your healing.
Leave scabs alone. Avoiding picking at scabs can help reduce irritation and bleeding. Scratching or touching your scabs can also introduce bacteria that can cause an infection.
See a doctor for deep cuts or serious injuries. If your wound is particularly deep or wide, it’s a good idea to see a doctor for advice on how to best manage it.
Follow a doctor’s guidelines for stitches. If your injury requires stitches, it’s a good idea to follow your doctor’s recommendations on how to best manage your injury.

Treating burn injuries with the following protocol may also help prevent scarring:

Rinse your burn in cool water and let it air dry.
Apply antibiotics with a sterile tongue depressor.
Cover the burn with a nonstick bandage and gauze.
Stretch the burned area for a few minutes each day to avoid skin tightening.
Avoid popping blisters.
Avoid direct sun exposure.

Cuts and scrapes take longer to heal if they develop a scab. When your scab falls off, it’s a good idea to follow the same protocol you would with other types of wounds. Try to avoid touching the pink wound beneath your scab and keep it bandaged to avoid irritation and infection.

General ways to prevent the appearance of scarring include avoiding direct sun exposure, keeping the scar moist, and covering it with silicone sheets or gel. Sometimes the development of a scar is unavoidable and may require treatment by a dermatologist.

Here’s how a dermatologist can treat your scars:

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is an exfoliating method that helps reduce the appearance of scars. A dermatologist will use a wire brush or diamond wheel to remove the top layer of skin over your scar. People generally see a 50 percent improvement in their scar after dermabrasion. However, it may not be a good choice for people with sensitive skin or autoimmune disorders.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy may be a treatment option for hypertrophic and keloid scars. During cryotherapy, a doctor will use a needle to freeze your scar with nitrogen vapor.

Chemical peels

A chemical peel may be an option for acne scars. The treatment involves removing the outer layer of your scar. The skin that replaces it is usually smoother and appears more natural. It can take up to 14 days to heal from a chemical peel.

Laster therapy

Laser treatment uses concentrated beams of light to remove your outer layer of skin. It can’t completely remove a scar, but it can improve its appearance. It generally takes about 3 to 10 days to heal from laser therapy.

Intralesional steroid injection

An intralesional steroid injection involves injecting a corticosteroid into your scar to improve its appearance. It’s appropriate for keloid and hypertrophic scars. The injections may be repeated over several months.

Scars form after an injury as part of your body’s natural healing process. Scars never completely disappear, but they fade over time. You can give your wound the best chance of healing without a scar by immediately treating it with first aid. If you have a deep wound that may require stitches, it’s a good idea to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Last medically reviewed on May 17, 2020

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Wound Care and How to Minimize Scars

Children love to play hard, and as a result, they often get scars. As a kid, a scar may be a symbol of strength and bravery. But what about as you get older? Maybe you’ve received scars from surgery, an accident or even acne. Although scars are a natural result of the body’s healing process, you may wish they would disappear.

Fortunately, there are ways to help minimize the appearance of scars you can do at home such as keeping the wound clean, applying petroleum jelly and keeping a fresh bandage over the wound as it heals. Keep reading to learn more about scars and how to effectively treat them.

What is a scar and why do we get them?

Scars are the natural result of the skin and tissue trying to repair a wound. A scar can form from almost any kind of cut, scratch, burn, disease, skin condition or surgery. Only very minor incidents will not cause scarring.

If the dermis, or deep layer of skin, has been damaged, new collagen fibers will begin to form. Think of it as the skin stitching itself back together. This stitching, or mending, of the skin will leave a visible mark once it is completely healed. These visible marks, or scars, let you know that your body has done its job at helping to restore your skin as best as it can.

What are the different types of scars?

Every wound heals a little bit differently. Therefore, there are different types of scars due to the amount of collagen that the body produces to heal the wound. Many scars will appear flat but paler than the natural tone of your skin. When the body creates too much collagen at the time of mending the wound, the scar will be raised. This kind of scar is called hypertrophic or keloid. Other scars appear to be sunken into the skin or pitted. These usually result from acne and are known as acne scars. Contracture scars occur when you have been burned. This type of scar is tightened skin and can be quite deep, affecting your muscles and nerves.

Wound care and how to minimize scars

There are several ways to approach treating scars. Most importantly, you should know how to treat the wound as it is healing, and as the scar is forming. Here, we share proper wound care and how to minimize scars.

1. Keep it clean

First of all, treatment of the wound must begin soon after it occurs.

As soon as you get a cut on your skin, with clean hands, cleanse it with clean (preferably sterile) water or antiseptic saline solution. This will remove bacteria on the surface of your skin that could cause an infection later on. It also reduces the risk of scarring.

Pat your skin dry by dabbing it with a towel or paper towels but do not rub it because it could lead to more irritation and potential micro-tears in the skin.

Wounds need to be cleaned multiple times a day with soap and water to remove any bacteria or dirt that may prevent it from healing well. However, be sure not to clean the wound too much as your wound also need some healthy bacteria to help the process.

If you notice increased redness or swollen skin around the wound, this can be a sign of infection. Infection is also indicated by increased pain, warmth, pus draining from the wound, etc. If any signs of infection are present, see a doctor immediately.

2. Keep it moist

Apply ointment or hydrogel to keep the skin around the injury hydrated and protected, so it does not look or feel dry. This will help prevent cracking of the scab as it heals.

You could also cover it with a small amount of antibiotic ointment to help the healing process. While antibiotic ointment is not always recommended, it can help minimize scarring by keeping the wound moist and reducing bacterial contamination.

A thin coat of petroleum jelly may also protect it. Petroleum jelly is a skin protectant that will keep your skin’s natural moisture to help prevent scarring and infection.

Other wound gels you could use to cover your wound include honey, aloe vera gel or iodine solution.

Aloe vera gel has properties that calm the skin, which protects exposed tissues while healing takes place. Because aloe vera gel does not contain enzymes to kill bacteria, you cannot use it as a primary treatment for wounds. However, you can use it as a secondary treatment to disinfect the wound and protect it from infection. This also goes for petroleum jelly and ointments like bacitracin or Aquaphor.

Iodine solution is often used as an antiseptic to cleanse wounds or disinfect tools, especially when tissue dies. Iodine solution can also help prevent infection and scarring after surgery.

You can also ask your doctor for the best advice for keeping the wound moist.

3. Keep it covered

If your wound is exposed to the open air for a prolonged period, it’s a good idea to cover it with gauze or a band-aid when you are not cleaning or dressing it. This will help prevent bacteria from entering and infecting the wound.

Besides a band-aid or gauze, you could also cover it with silicone gel or hydrogel sheets.

Silicone gel sheets are made of silicones, rubber-like materials that feature many useful properties. Because they are waterproof, the sheets don’t stick to wounds and won’t come off when exposed to perspiration. Most can be worn for several days before they must be removed and discarded.

Hydrogel sheets are made of polyacrylates which are the same materials used for diapers. It is designed to protect and absorb fluids.

4. Change the dressing daily

Changing the dressing on your wound daily will not only help it heal faster. It helps prevent infection and allows you to track the healing process. If there is no sign of healing, it is a good idea to see your doctor.

How can you get rid of old scars?

If you have had a scar that has not faded over time and you’ve lost hope on it ever fading, don’t give up yet! There are treatments that you can try to help fade old scars, many that can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Silicone sheeting or gel has proven to be an effective treatment that can help alter the appearance of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Onion extract has been another effective remedy that can soften the scar and help improve the texture and discoloration.

Chemical exfoliators are helpful in the fact that they can remove outer layers of dead skin, which can help to smooth the appearance of scars. Any of these treatments can help reduce the appearance of old scars but may not get rid of them completely. If you wish to ensure that your scars are entirely gone, you may consider speaking to a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.

Microdermabrasion treatment will take away the skin’s surface where scarring is visible and can help to take away any irregularities. Filler injections can be used for sunken or pitted scars to raise the skin. In some cases, surgery may be considered, depending on the severity of the scarring. This will not remove the scar altogether, but it can help to alter the appearance.

When to see a dermatologist

Scars are as unique as people. They heal differently and appear different from others. No one solution will remove or reduce scars. If you are concerned or continually embarrassed by your scarring, it is best to make an appointment with your dermatologist.

Columbia Skin Clinic treats patients at three conveniently located Midland’s locations. Contact us to make an appointment today.

How to get rid of scars, prevention and care of scars

Contents:

Types of scars
Facial scar removal

Forehead scar removal
Herpes scar removal

Acne scar removal
Scar removal after cuts and operations
Scar prevention
Methods for removing scars and scars

Scar removal at home
Removal with ointments
Cosmetic method
Operating method

A scar is the body’s natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. Scars can form for a variety of reasons and are usually made up of fibrous tissue. Their formation can be caused by infections, surgery, trauma, or tissue inflammation. Scars can appear anywhere on the body. The composition of the scar may be different. The scar may appear flat, bumpy, sunken, or colored. Its final appearance depends on many factors. These include the type of skin, location of the scar, type of injury, age of the person and his physique.

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There are several different types of scars that can form, and they can all look different.

Superficial scars – This type of scar is long and thin. It may be slightly raised and red for the first few months, but then it usually flattens out and heals gently.

Hypertrophic scar – This type of scar has an overactive wound healing process and generates extra collagen. As a result, the scar becomes thicker and therefore rises above the skin. In this place, a feeling of tightness and itching may appear. These scars may heal over time, but often remain thickened. A hypertrophic scar is limited to the damaged area, which distinguishes this type of scar from a keloid scar.

Keloid scar . In a keloid scar, scar tissue develops outside of the area that was originally injured. Keloid scars may look like large, hard nodules or bumps. Keloids may continue to grow long after the initial injury has healed and may cause itching or pain. Often these scars require treatment if they continue to grow and bother.

Scar below the surrounding skin in a depressed scar and may resemble a pit in the skin. It usually occurs when supporting tissue, such as fat or muscle, is lost or damaged as a result of an injury. Stretch marks and some acne scars are considered depressive scars.

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Facial scar removal

There are many cosmetic procedures that are suitable for facial scar removal. You and your dermatologist will discuss the best acne scar treatment options. It is not unusual for patients to undergo repeated procedures or need two or more types of procedures to restore their skin.

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Forehead Scar Removal

Skin damage that affects multiple layers of skin from trauma, surgery, burns, acne, or other conditions can result in scarring that affects both appearance and function. Once a scar forms, it becomes permanent, but skillful scar treatment can restore facial movement and make the appearance of scars less noticeable.

Dermabrasion and laser resurfacing can make rough or raised scars less noticeable by removing some of the top layers of skin with an abrasive tool or laser beam. The scar will remain, but will be smoother and less noticeable.

Keloid or hypertrophic scars may respond to steroid injections to reduce the size of the scar. If more reduction is needed, the surgeon may remove excess tissue surgically, closing the incisions with fine sutures, leaving a less visible scar.

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Herpes scar removal

Home remedies for herpes scars include the following:

Vitamin E 90 048 . You can take vitamin E supplements or apply them to the infected area, massaging gently so that the skin absorbs them completely. Repeat every day.

Coconut oil. Heat the coconut oil in the microwave until it becomes liquid. Then apply coconut oil on the infected area and massage it gently, repeat twice a day for satisfactory results.

Aloe Vera . Apply aloe vera gel directly to the scars and leave on for 30 minutes, then wash the area with warm soapy water and dry gently.

If a herpes scar is very visible and uncomfortable, you can talk to a dermatologist about scar reduction procedures, such as dermabrasion and laser therapy, to reduce the signs of scarring.

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Acne scar removal

Persistent and untreated inflammatory acne lesions can cause permanent scarring of varying degrees. Laser resurfacing is one of the most effective ways to reduce and eliminate acne scars. Available laser treatments include ablative and non-ablative skin resurfacing. The choice of treatment depends on the type of scar, as well as the preferences and expectations of the patient in terms of the number of treatments and the frequency between specialist visits.

Ablative resurfacing is ideal for patients who want significant improvement in a single session.

Non-ablative resurfacing is ideal for patients who prefer a gentler approach that requires multiple treatments.

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Removal of scars after cuts and operations

During major and severe operations, the main task of the surgeon is to treat, and the formation of a beautiful suture is not always possible execute according to various reasons. But for patients who have undergone surgery, this is not a death sentence, as there are several options for scar correction in modern practice. Common scar treatments recommended by dermatologists include:

Surgical procedure. Surgical scar removal is the most invasive treatment. Your doctor may recommend a surgeon evaluate your scar and perform a procedure to make it less noticeable. For example, the surgeon may reduce the size of a wide scar or take skin from another part of your body to place over the scarred area.

Laser scar removal . Particularly for surgical scars, laser scar removal is an effective non-invasive scar treatment. Dermatologists use intense light to reduce the size, color, and shape of a scar. Different types of laser removal are more effective in treating one type of scar than another.

Chemical peeling. A dermatologist will apply a chemical solution to the area of the skin where the scar is forming. When the peel is removed, the skin layer lifts up, exposing a smoother layer of skin. Chemical peels require multiple treatments and are best for superficial scars.

Dermabrasion. Using a machine that looks like a small grinder, a dermatologist can smooth out the top layer of your skin. Similar to a chemical peel, this procedure is a good option for smoothing out a prominent scar.

Injections . For scars that rise above the skin, steroid injections can reduce the size of the scar and make it even with the surface of your skin. Other types of injections include dermal fillers or collagen, which fill in the area around a deep scar. Ointments . Over-the-counter scar removal creams and ointments are a good solution for small scars. Dermatologists may prescribe more effective gels to treat scars.

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Scar Prevention

Although less effective than professional cosmetic or surgical treatments, there are a few things you can do at home to improve the appearance of your scar over time.

Sun Protection – Sun-exposed scars may stay red longer and heal darker. Cover the scar outside and use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day.

Silicone pads or gel – After the wound has completely healed, sheets or gel containing silicone can be applied to improve the appearance of new scars. Apply twice a day for five weeks after the injury has completely healed. Gentle Massage – By massaging new scars with moisturizing lotion, you can prevent skin from drying out, prevent scar tissue from forming, and improve the final appearance of the scar.

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Ways to remove scars and scars

Since the treatment of a scar depends on various factors, you should consult a dermatologist to find out the best way to treat a scar.

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Home Scar Removal

Although there are various home remedies for scar treatment, you should ask your doctor which ones you can try. Here are some of the home remedies you can try for facial scars:

Aloe vera gel is known for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties . Take some pure aloe vera gel and gently apply it on your face. Leave on for about 30 minutes and wash off. You can also add two to three drops of tea tree oil to the gel and apply it in the same way.

Coconut oil: moisturizes and heals the skin. Take about 3-5 grams of virgin coconut oil and massage the scar with it. You can leave it as long as you like.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) . It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, so it is great for treating acne. Mix one part ACV with an equal amount of water. Apply to face with a cotton swab. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and wash off.

Potato juice . It is rich in antioxidants and is great for treating scars and dark spots. Grate some potatoes with a muslin cloth and wring out so that the juice appears in the bowl. Apply this juice on your face and wash your face after 15-20 minutes. You can also use a thin slice of potato and apply it to the face where there are scars.

Raw honey and milk mask . Take a teaspoon of raw milk and add a teaspoon of raw honey to it. Mix to make a paste and apply it on your face. Wash off after 30 minutes. It is great for keeping your skin clear and supple.

Mask with honey and lemon juice. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to an equal amount of raw honey and apply on your face. Wash off after 30 minutes.

OTC medicines. If your scar is itchy, you can use over-the-counter antihistamines to keep the scar from scratching. Over-the-counter steroid creams can help get rid of scarring. Silicone gel can be applied to scars for faster healing and reduced scarring.

If the scars are deeper, a licensed dermatologist may use lasers, chemical peels, dermabrasion techniques, micropricking, punch excision, or fillers to make them less visible. Seeking a consultation can help with professional scar treatment.

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Ointment removal

Studies in scar reduction have shown that silicone is the most effective ingredient in reducing the appearance of scars. This is because silicone can reduce the overgrowth of collagen, which leads to scarring. Silicone also promotes the smoothing and disappearance of scars by moisturizing the tissue. You should also pay attention to vitamin E oil and allantoin, which also soften the skin. To reduce the appearance of scars, creams and other products hydrate and smooth the area, reducing redness and evening out the skin. Great results can be achieved with scar creams and you will see an improvement in the condition of your scar, however complete elimination is unlikely.

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Cosmetic method

Over time, many scars will gradually improve, becoming paler and less thick. Scars never completely disappear, but there are several ways to make them less visible and blend in with the surrounding skin.

Collagen Induction Therapy . This procedure, often referred to as a “needle”, is performed by a doctor and is designed to inject normal collagen into the scarred area.

Fillers. Like collagen induction, fillers inject normal collagen into the atrophic scar, helping to lift it up to the level of the surrounding healthy skin. It is important to note that fillers are not permanent, so if you choose this solution, you may need to have the procedure done every few months to maintain your desired results.

Corticosteroid injections – This treatment is useful for both hypertrophic and keloid scars; thick or raised scars. An injection of steroid drugs reduces the inflammation that can cause itching in a scar and helps reduce the amount of collagen in thickened scars. Corticosteroid injections can flatten raised scars, stop growing scars from growing, and make itchy or painful scars less bothersome.

Chemical Peel / Micro Laser Peel – This procedure can be very helpful for improving very superficial scars or dark spots left by acne or other trauma. By removing a thin layer of superficial skin, healthy new skin cells begin to grow, resulting in a more even skin tone and more radiant skin.

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Surgical method

Surgical options for correcting the appearance of the scar:

Operation. If a keloid scar does not improve with other treatments, surgery can be done. In one of the types of surgical intervention, the scar formation is directly removed using an incision. The stitches help close the wound. Sometimes skin grafts are also used to close the wound. This means replacing or attaching skin to an area that is missing skin. Skin grafts are performed by taking a piece of healthy skin from another area of the body (called a donor site) and attaching it to the desired site. Unfortunately, even after surgery, keloids can come back again. Sometimes even larger keloids form.

Laser surgery . Scars can be treated with a variety of lasers, depending on the underlying cause of the scarring. The laser creates very small, well-defined columns of controlled trauma at the top and bottom levels of the skin in the scar. This triggers the production of new, ordered, healthy collagen and skin cells. Lasers can be used to flatten a scar, remove an abnormally colored scar, or flatten a scar. In most cases, laser scar therapy is done in conjunction with other treatments. Laser resurfacing is great for many types of scars – acne scars, stretch marks, depressed scars, hypertrophic scars, and superficial scars.

Radiation . This can be used for scars that do not respond to other treatments.

If you are worried or constantly embarrassed by your scarring, the best thing to do is to make an appointment with a specialist.

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I have long wanted to remove a mole above my lip, it always seemed to me terribly ugly. Contacted El.En. The oncologist performed a dermatoscopy and said that the neoplasm can be removed. The most painful thing in the procedure is an injection, then you don’t feel anything at all. The mole was burned with a laser in 2 minutes, treated with alcohol. The place of removal ached, if it was touched, but in general it did not bother. Now I have a small pink scar above my lip, the doctor said that over time it will disappear.

Rating: 5/5

Anya

In El. En.” sent her husband for treatment (she herself removed a hernia in this clinic). I really like the friendliness and professionalism of the staff and specialists! Especially when it comes to such intimate issues. We plan to have a baby in the near future, so we did not postpone the operation. My husband is already at home for rehabilitation (they performed Winkelmann’s operation), there are no complications, so we believe in the best!

Rating: 5/5

Miroslava

I tried many anti-cellulite programs and most of them just disappointed me. When I turned to the ElEn clinic, I was also a little skeptical. The first two procedures gave a barely noticeable effect, I even wanted to quit the course. Fortunately, I listened to the advice of the doctor and decided to continue. Now the “orange peel” is gone. I am very, very happy!)

Rating: 5/5

Anita

Girls, eyelid surgery is a great and inexpensive way to rejuvenate! It saved me from a pullover. The surgeon Svetlana did everything according to the highest class, and at the same time without heavy surgical intervention, with the help of laser technologies. Let’s enjoy the achievements of science and be beautiful!

Rating: 5/5

Ilya

I am very glad that I turned to the ElEn clinic for treatment. Problems with potency began a long time ago, but I thought that it might still manage. As a result, I came to Alexander Nikolayevich, who performed diagnostics and ordered tests. The course of treatment was developed individually, which impressed me well. But, most of all, I am pleased with the result that we managed to achieve. Thanks for all!

Rating: 5/5

Igor

I was worried about a small bald patch. I understand that age takes its toll, but it’s still unpleasant. I did not think that hair can be restored, but my brother advised me to contact L.N. I made an appointment with Uchuvatkina Kira Nikolaevna. She recommended laser therapy. Three times a week I went to the procedures, each lasted about half an hour. At first, there was no result at all, which made me very upset. But I still decided to finish the course. The effect became noticeable only after 3 months – hair began to grow in place of the lost hair. I no longer hoped that this would happen. Now the bald patch is almost invisible. Many thanks to Kira Nikolaevna!

Rating: 5/5

Anastasia

I removed stretch marks on my stomach (appeared after pregnancy) and thighs with a laser. In total, I had to go through 5 sessions, now a really good result is noticeable – the skin has tightened and stretch marks have almost disappeared. So laser removal of stretch marks is a very effective procedure. It is very important – there were no complications, and almost no pain.

Rating: 5/5

Natalia

I constantly wear high heels and narrow model shoes, and this was the reason that I got myself an ingrown toenail. Several times I was going to go to the surgeon, but I was stopped by the fear of pain. But recently my leg became inflamed, and I already wanted to go to the hospital. My husband advised me to contact your clinic, he said that laser therapy should be more gentle than conventional surgery. And so it happened. The ingrown toenail was treated under local anesthesia and took less than an hour. I was very satisfied with the service and the result. Thank you very much!

Rating: 5/5

Elena

I have a long-standing problem – uneven skin on my face, like after smallpox. At first I wanted to try fraxel, but then I decided on plasma therapy – it is less painful, and you don’t need to sit at home, waiting for the burnt skin to come off your face. Now I have already done 3 procedures, and already (!!!) I see the effect. My chronic defects began to dissolve and disappear, and my complexion became more even. Thanks to my beautician Alina Vyacheslavovna!

Rating: 5/5

Inga

Stretch marks left on my stomach after pregnancy. I suffered for a long time in search of funds, I started from the gym – to no avail. Found information about laser removal of stretch marks. I came to the clinic, everything went just fine – it didn’t hurt at all and it was safe (without complications). The doctors explained everything to me clearly. I underwent 4 procedures with an interval of 1 month, the recovery period after the procedure is small – 2-3 days. So I removed the stretch marks. I advise – it is checked up on itself.

Rating: 5/5

Kristina

I tested laser lipoma removal on myself. I was very worried about the consequences, since it was located right on the cheekbone. But the hostility to this defect was higher than the fear of the operation. Special thanks to the specialist Sveta Khalatyan – thanks in large part to her professional approach during the operation, I had no fear at all. By the way, the procedure itself took about 15 minutes. Absolutely everything went painlessly, and now, after almost four months, I think that soon there will not even be a scar. Many thanks to your clinic!

Rating: 5/5

Irina

During the diagnostic examination, I was diagnosed with a fairly large erosion of the cervix. The specialists of the laser technology center recommended to get rid of it with a laser. As it turned out, it is absolutely painless, though not a very pleasant procedure. The removal was successful, then within a month I was shown sexual rest, and after another three months I finally became pregnant. Thank you very much.

Rating: 5/5

Rita

When I was a teenager, the information that severe bleeding develops with unbearable pain develops into my consciousness. As the years passed, I remained impregnable, and the complex that developed on this basis due to my increased sensitivity to pain only intensified. And when our relationship with a loved one almost reached a dead end, I found out about the existence of surgical defloration and decided on this procedure. Now I only regret one thing: why didn’t I find out about her sooner.

Rating: 5/5

Olesya

I recently had a lip augmentation procedure with Elena Vitalievna at the Helen clinic. Very nice woman and excellent professional, I recommend to everyone. Satisfied with the result of the work. Thank you so much, I will definitely use her again!

Rating: 5/5

Ulyana

Went to them for an ultrasound due to pregnancy. I liked the clinic itself, and their equipment is the most modern. The most important thing is that they finally managed to discern and reported the gender of my baby.

Rating: 5/5

Anna Chernyuk

I have been waiting for this day for many years to remove scars and post-acne on my face. It was a little painful and uncomfortable during the procedure, but it was worth it. Now I look in the mirror every day and touch my face. I still can’t believe how smooth and beautiful it is. Thanks for all!

Rating: 5/5

Alisa Vershinina

In the clinic, she removed a nevus on her back. They accepted almost immediately, since I had all the indications for removal. Carefully, efficiently, painlessly, the doctor did everything.

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