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What are Hypertrophic & Keloid Scars?

Scars are the body's natural way of healing from an injury, and are an inevitable part of the healing process. Each scar is unique to the individual and the circumstance in which it is formed. The way they develop is also unpredictable.

Poor healing may contribute to scars that are obvious, unsightly or disfiguring. Even a wound that heals well can result in a scar that affects your appearance. Scars may be raised or recessed, different in color or texture from surrounding healthy tissue or particularly noticeable due to their size, shape or location.

Some people produce better scars than others, for example 'poor scars' such as hypertrophic or keloid scars stay visible and cause skin irritation for a number of months. When these 'visible' scars fade they tend to whiten and remain equally visible – unlike a 'good scar' which blends in well with the surrounding tissue.

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Why do people have it?

Removal or reduction of unsightly raised scars
Decreased itchiness of scar site
Pain relief
Psychological improvement
Swift, effective treatment (non-surgical or surgical)

What are the different types of Scars?

Flat, pale scars

These are the most common form of scar. They may be red, dark and slightly raised soon after injury, but will become pale and fade naturally as the healing process progresses.

Keloid scars

Keloid scars are highly visible, exaggerated scars that are irregular in shape, raised well above the surface and continue to grow beyond the wound site. These are caused by over-healing and can become itchy and painful. The risk of keloid scars is much higher in darker skin.

Hypertrophic scars

Hypertrophic scars are red and raised, similar to keloid scars, but do not go beyond the injury. These may mature and regress over time.

Contracture scars

Contracture scars tighten the skin and may go deeper beneath the skin, affecting nerves and muscles. They normally pull down into the skin and have a sunken appearance.

What does treatment involve?

There are a number of effective treatments available for scar revision, especially if you have a scar that's painful, itchy or unsightly, or if it restricts your movement.

Scars can't be removed completely, but they can be made less visible, either through surgery or non-surgical means.

The most common treatments are:

Enerjet
Injectables
Laser treatments (e.g. ICON)
Liquid nitrogen/freezing
Surgical scar revision

We offer all of these at the Cadogan Clinic, often in combination with each other depending on the size, location and profile of the scar.

Why is it so important to see a highly qualified Scar Specialist?

The more complex the scar, the more important it is to see a specialist and receive professional medical advice.

Keloid and hypertrophic scars may also require a team of laser experts, aestheticians and dermatologists. At the Cadogan Clinic, we create bespoke treatment plans for each scar and often use the skills of more than one specialist to deliver the best result.

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