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What is the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ scarring?
Some people produce better scars than others.
A 'good' scar fades significantly after appearing and blends in with the surrounding skin tone. A 'poor' scar, such as a keloid or hypertrophic scar, will stay visible and cause skin irritation for a number of months after formation. When these 'poor' scars fade they tend to whiten, flatten but, remain visible.
Good scars have the following characteristics:
+ Often caused by having the right genes. Some people simply scar better than others. Darker skin is more prone to make the worst scars, so too Celtic skin and those with red hair at the opposite extreme are also often poor scar makers
+ The scar is in the right direction in the lines of skin tension. Experienced trained surgeons will choose to position scars properly as for instance transversely across the abdomen rather than vertically downwards.
+ Located in naturally optimal areas, such as by avoiding the centre of the chest or tip of the shoulder
+ Scars may be hidden discretely below areas such as the breast, behind the ear, in the groin or in the armpit (axilla).
+ Influenced early by proper surgical care. Surgeons can influence the result by meticulous technique and using dissolving sutures or glue and removing other stitches early enough to avoid stitch marks.
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Scars (Hypertrophic & Keloid)
For patients who are looking for a non-surgical treatment to reduce unwanted fat, SculpSure™ is an FDA approved laser treatment which works by heating up and destroying fat cells in targeted areas, known as lipolysis.
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Scars are unique to the individual and circumstance in which they are formed – they are technically the body’s natural way of healing from an injury. Scar revision procedures are able to deliver excellent results where scarring is especially noticeable and prominent.
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Dr. Ernesto Azzopardi
Dr Azzopardi is a plastic reconstructive aesthetic surgeon with a subspecialist interest in cutaneous laser surgery.
Mr. David Gateley
Mr. David Gately is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with a special interest in facial aesthetics, rhinoplasty and complimentary surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation techniques.
Mr. Nick Parkhouse
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon specialising in the treatment of scarring and disfigurement. He is well known for his natural rhinoplasty results
Mr. Paul Tulley
Mr. Paul Tulley is a Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon at the Cadogan Clinic.
Mr. William Van Niekerk
A plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic and burn surgeon specialising in all areas of cosmetic surgery, non-surgical aesthetics and complex microsurgery
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