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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, we each will develop at least one scar at some point in our lifetime. While scars are generally harmless and some will fade away over time, for others, they can be a constant reminder of an injury, skin condition, or a simple mark they’d rather forget about. Scars—from their causes to their appearance and their response to treatments—can be very complex. Fortunately, all of this complexity can be boiled down to some simple facts to help you understand why scars form and how you can reduce the appearance of unwanted scars for smoother, more even toned skin.
Skin is smart. When it experiences an injury, your skin naturally launches into repair mode to mend the tear. How well skin is able to repair an injury without any sign of damage depends on the depth of the injury. For those that extend to the inner layers of the skin (the dermis), skin kickstarts rapid production of collagen fibers, a protein considered to be one of the basic building blocks to healthy-looking skin, to mend the wound. However, in a rush to heal the wound, skin might mess up the neat lattice-like structure in which collagen is usually built. The thicker, less flexible skin that results from this quick repair is a scar.
When scars first form, they often appear pink or reddish in color and darker than your natural skin tone, lightening over time to appear white or silvery. If skin produces and directs too much collagen to the damaged area, scars will appear raised and may even grow to be larger in size than the initial injury. If excess inflammation occurs in or around the injured area during healing, the resulting scar will appear sunken, as inflammation will deteriorate the added collagen.
While some of us are more susceptible to some types of scarring—thanks to genetics—anyone can get a scar and most of us will. Some skin and health conditions can increase skin’s fragility and may inhibit healing, resulting in a higher risk of scarring. Some common causes of scars are acne breakouts, rashes, burns, cuts, scrapes, surgery, and more.
There are a few factors that can impact the way a scar forms and appears, including the cause of the scar, the appearance of the wound, where the skin was wounded, and how the wound was treated, alongside genetics, age, skin tone, and medications. The following are the six main types of scars:
Once scars have formed, there is no way to completely remove them, so the best way to minimize the risk of scarring is to take good care of a wound while it’s healing. Keep it clean and moisturized with a medicated ointment, avoid skin-damaging hydrogen peroxide when possible, get stitches when needed to better mend skin, and never pick at a scab or blemish.
Once a scar has formed, it may be possible to reduce its appearance, though treatment varies with type of scar and its overall impact. For example, treating scars that restrict movement may require surgical intervention, but acne and other scars, including stretch marks, may be treated with a series of customized skin resurfacing treatments. While there are a variety of skin resurfacing options, advanced radio frequency (RF) skin resurfacing treatments offer a safe solution for all skin tones. These treatments utilize tiny pins to safely deliver heat deep below the skin’s surface via NanoFractional RF energy, creating tiny micro-dermal wounds. This spurs the body into a sort of controlled healing mode to repair signs of skin damage, including stretch marks and scars from acne, injury, surgery, or other skin conditions.
Finally, advanced stem cell therapy serums may assist in the proper healing of skin during recovery from a skin resurfacing treatment—a concentrated formula of stem cells works to suppress inflammation and promote healing. Products with hyaluronic acid also support proper healing by providing a moisturizing boost to prevent dryness.
Interested in learning more about whether RF skin resurfacing treatments are the right choice to minimize your unwanted scar? Locate a certified treatment professional for a consultation today using the search field below.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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