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The Harley Street Skin Clinic

Precision cosmetic surgery tailored to enhance and refine your natural beauty.

Comprehensive solutions to address a range of body concerns, from stubborn fat to skin laxity.

Breasts

Tailored solutions for breast concerns, including size, shape, and symmetry.

Other Areas

Targeted solutions for stubborn areas of the body, tailored to your unique needs.

Volume & Contouring

Specialized treatments to enhance body volume and improve overall contour for a balanced silhouette.

Holistic care focused on improving overall health and well-being for a balanced lifestyle.

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Comprehensive care to support digestive health and improve overall well-being.

Energy & Immunity

Holistic approaches to boost energy levels and strengthen your immune system for optimal health.

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Personalized strategies to maintain and enhance your overall health and vitality.

Expert care for a wide variety of skin and facial concerns, promoting a healthy, glowing complexion.

Ageing Signs

Expert treatments to minimize ageing signs, rejuvenating your skin for a youthful glow.

Skin Texture & Tone

Advanced treatments to improve skin texture and even out tone for a smoother, radiant complexion.

Specific Areas

Targeted treatments to address skin concerns in specific facial areas for balanced, refined results.

Volume & Contouring

Tailored solutions to restore facial volume and enhance natural contours for a more youthful appearance.

The condition

Skin Damage

Scarring awareness

What is a scar?

A scar is a mark that is left behind after your skin heals from a wound or injury. The body creates new tissue or collagen fibres to close the wound. The newly formed tissue is different from the rest of your skin. Depending on how deep your injury is, the visible line or mark can look and feel different.

Types of scars:

  • Hypertrophic Scars: These scars usually appear raised and are typically pink or red in colour, which may become less apparent overtime. 
  • Keloid Scars: A keloid scar may spread beyond the original lesion and grow over time. It may appear black and elevated. Sometimes itchy and uncomfortable. 
  • Atrophic Scars: Atrophic scars developed as sunken scars or depressed scars. It usually occurs after having an acne or chicken pox that does not completely heal. 
  • Contracture Scars: A contracture scar usually develop after a burn. They may affect movement if they cover significant portion of the body or the joint area. 
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The symptoms

Pain or Discomfort

Once the scar is formed, it may feel sore or tender. This happens when the scar is still healing or if the wound is deep. Some pain goes away over time, but some stays longer.

Itching

Scars are usually itchy, especially when they’re healing. This is because of possible irritation of the nearby nerves and th eskin’s regeneration process.

Tightness

Scars over joint or large area can make the skin feel tight. This is especially common with contracture scars, which can limit movement if they are severe.

Raised Texture

Some types of scars can cause the skin to become elevated. This is common with hypertrophic or keloid scars. The scar may appear thickier or harder than the surrounding skin and take months or years to flatten out.

sensitivity

Scars, especially the fresh ones, can be more or less sensitive than normal skin. The scars can be more or less sensitive when you touched it. Some people experience a form of numbness in the surrounding area, especially when the nerves are injured.

Discoloration

A Scar may appear different in colour from the surrounding skin. Some are reddish-pink, or more darker than your skin colour. Scar may not fully blend in to your natural skin tone, even though it disappears over time.

When to see a doctor?
Proper Treatment And Care
Can scarring be prevented?

You need to see your doctor if the scar causes you pain and discomfort or restricts your movement. Scars over the joints and persistent pain or discomfort may indicate an underlying issue that needs medical attention.

Furthermore, if your keloids are growing, rising, or spreading beyond the original wound, it needs medical assistance, as it is hard to treat it on your own. 

Although it is rare for a scar to be infected, you should seek medical advice if you experience redness, swelling, or warmth in the affected area. It may also affect you emotionally, especially if it lowers your self-esteem. So, if you have a history of scarring, it is best to consult your doctor for proper treatments. 

The causes
What causes scars?

A scar develop everytime the skin is injured from a surgery, cut, burn, or even from acne. Your body reacts quickly by sending collagen to the damaged area to heal it. Collagen helps close the wound, but can not form the exact original skin. Because of this, the scars texture and appearance are different from the surrounding skin.

The risk factors
Who is prone to scarring?

Scarring varies with different individuals. Different factors like genetics, skin type, and how your body heals. The following factors may be at higher risk of developing scars:

  • People with Darker Skin Tones: People with darker skin tone tends to create more collagen when their skin heals, that is why they are more prone to elevated, keloids or hypertrophic scars. 
  • People with a Family History of Scarring: Genetics are a big factor in scarring. If you have a family members with history of keloids or hypertrophic scars, then you are more likely to get these conditions. 
  • Individuals with Certain Medical Conditions: Inndividuals with immune system issues or diabetes may be more vulnerable to scarring because it affects on how the body heals. These illness can cause healing process to slow down, which increases the possibility of scarring.  
The complications
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Psychological effect
  • Pain and Sensitivity:

    Some scars can still be painful after the skin has healed, particularly those from deep wounds or surgeries. The pain can occur if the scar tissue presses against one, or if it is closer to a nerve. Some person also feels a tingling sensation or discomfort when touched. 

  • Tightness and Restricted Movement:

    Skin may become tighter as the scars heal, especially those contracture scars. It may restrict your range of motion if the scars occur over your joint, such as finger, elbow, or knee. It may be difficult to fully stretch the skin in the affected area for someone with burn scars. 

  • Infection:

    Although it is uncommon, scars can get infected, particularly if they are not taken care of or properly cleaned while they are healing. Redness, warmth, and swelling are indicators of infections and should be treated immediately. 

  • Emotional and Psychological Impact:

    Wounds can still have impacts on your self-esteem even if it is a normal part of recovery. Having visible or large scars can cause anxiety or even self-consciousness, especially if it is located on the face or visible parts of the body. 

  • Keloid Growth:

    Keloids may continue to grow after the wound heals. It may result to a huge and elevated scars larger than the initial injury. These can affect people both physically and psychologically as it can be itchy, painful, and unsightly. 

The prevention
Early Care, Scar-Free
Can early treatment of wounds prevent scars?

Treating your wounds as soon as possible can avoid scarring. Severe scars can be prevented if you treat your wound as early as possible. To promote healing and stop the infection that could worsen the scar, apply an antibiotic ointment on your wound and cover it with a bandage.

Avoid picking at scabs

Picking a scab on your wound while healing can worsen the scar. Scabs are the protection of your skin while healing, picking them up will cause your wound to reopen and may lead to more visible scars.

Moisturize, Shield, Heal
What products can I use to protect my skin from scars?

Applying moisturiser every day will help protect your skin. Keeping your wounded skin and its surrounding can help with the healing process. Most doctors recommend the use of creams or gels that contain silicone for scar prevention. Continue moisturising the area to maintain soft skin and encourage proper healing. 

Sun protection

A scar being exposed to the sun can get darker and more visible. Protect the healing part of the skin with sunscreen at least SPF 30 every time you walk outside. This will help prevent scars from getting darker or more visible.

Fade Scars Easily
Can I use over-the-counter products for scar treatment?

You may use over-the-counter products in treating small or minor scars. Products with ingredients like onion extract, vitamin E, and retinoids can help scars fade over time. We recommend that you visit your dermatologist for more complex or severe scars, as over-the-counter products might not help take them away. Your dermatologist can recommend what scar treatments are best for you.

Use pressure garments

Individuals with burn scars can benefit from using pressure garments. It may help on the formation and thickness of burn scars to be reduced.

Quit Smoking, Heal Better"
Can smoking increase the risk of scarring?

Smoking can reduce the oxygen flow to the skin, making the healing process slow down and increasing the chance of scarring. It is better that you avoid smoking to help lessen the chance of scarring.

Hydrate and nourish the skin

Eating healthy foods that are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and drinking lots of water to stay hydrated will help promote healthy regeneration of the skin.

Hydrate and nourish the skin

Eating healthy foods that are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and drinking lots of water to stay hydrated will help promote healthy regeneration of the skin. 

Massage Scars Gently
Can I touch or massage the scars?

Gently massaging a healing scar can help break down tough scar tissue and improve its appearance over time. This is especially helpful for preventing raised scars like keloids or hypertrophic scars.

Visit your dermatologist

It is best to consult your dermatologist if you are keloidal or have a history of developing scars. They may recommend treatments to help minimise the appearance of scar formation, such as surgical removal, laser therapy, steroid injections, as well as silicone sheets. They can also perform scar revision surgery, like skin grafts or excision.

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