Scar treatment depends on the scar type, age, size, and location. No single treatment fits all — but a toolkit used per case, with best results from combining multiple techniques.
Scar Types:
- Hypertrophic scar: Red, raised but doesn't extend beyond original wound boundaries. Most common after burns.
- Keloid scar: Grows beyond original wound boundaries — more difficult to treat.
- Atrophic scar: Depressed below skin surface — like acne scars.
- Contracture scar: Tight scar limiting joint movement — common after burns.
Treatment Options:
- Silicone sheets: First line — worn 12-24 hours daily for months.
- Pressure garments: Apply continuous pressure — essential after extensive burns.
- Cortisone injections: For keloids and hypertrophic scars — injected into the scar every 4-6 weeks.
- Laser: Multiple types depending on scar type.
- Revision surgery: For contracture or disfiguring scars.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we assess scars and design treatment plans combining the most suitable techniques for your case.