Scar Management
Scars are a natural consequence of the human body. Most injuries, be it major, or minor, leave behind some degree of a scar.
When Do You Need Scar Management Surgery?
With time, most minor scars disappear. But, what if they don’t? In case of a major accident, there is massive scarring. Scars have far-reaching consequences on the mental and emotional health of a person. It also influences his or her social relations. Be it acne scars, burn scars or accident scars, you can now choose scar management procedures in Kolkata with Kaayakalp. Get rid of those hypertrophied scars, keloids, and giant marks and regain back your lost mettle in the public domain.
Is There Any Permanent Treatment For Scars?
Of course, there is! Depending on the zone and the area affected, you can choose from a wide range of permanent scar removal procedures. After an initial consultation with our certified professionals, they may select any one of the following for you:
- Local topical application
- Minimally invasive procedures like laser therapy, dermabrasion
- Surgical revision with pioneering techniques in wound closure
The No. 1 Scar Management Clinic in Kolkata:
Scar management is a very sensitive issue, and we, at Kaayakalp fully understand that. Therefore, we maintain an amiable environment in the clinic. A scar is a physical reminder of past trauma. Hence, effective and result-oriented scar removal is our target focus. We rely only on quality instruments. Our service does not end only with doing the surgery. We ensure proper after-care of our patients to provide them with mental support. Dr. V. S. Rathore, the sailor of the ship, and his skilful team employ the newest procedures to treat scars. We also assess their safety standard and use only approved techniques. This is why Kaayakalp is the No. 1 Scar Management Clinic in Kolkata.
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Any physically and mentally fit adult can opt for scar management to treat:
- Disfiguring accident scars
- Unsightly burn marks
- Incision scars after caesarean section
- Acne scars
- Keloids
- Hypertrophic scars
Apart from this, you should keep in mind these very important points:
- It is a highly individualized approach. You should do it only for yourself and not to fit into someone else’s beauty standards
- There should be no active acne or other skin diseases in the treatable area
- You should have a positive outlook and set realistic expectations
A scar can be removed by either of the following procedures:
- Skin grafts
- Laser scar removal
- Scar excision
- Dermabrasion
- Injections
Scar treatment surgery aims to make the scars inconspicuous so that they completely blend with the natural skin colour. This method is permanent.
A scar treatment procedure costs around INR 1,500 to INR 30,000 depending upon the surface area of the scar, the type of scar, and which treatment will be most effective.
Scar removal creams are not an effective solution. They help conceal the scars for some time.
Usually, about 2 weeks.
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia. Hence, you will not feel any pain during the treatment. But you may experience mild discomfort and mild pain for some time after the treatment. Please adhere to the antibiotics and analgesics that your surgeon prescribes you, and you will do fine.
The best time for scar revision is after the initial wound has healed, and the scar has matured. This means, that after the scar has not shown any change in size or colour for 60-90 consecutive days, you can opt for a scar revision procedure.
Follow the guidelines provided by your surgeon after an initial consultation. These guidelines generally include:
- Routine investigations
- Stop smoking and drinking well in advance
- Adjust your current medications after consulting your physician
Yes. Kaayakalp has been the best scar revision surgery clinic in Kolkata and has provided successful outcomes in more than 95% of the cases.
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