The word scar comes from the Greek word “schara” which means place of fire. Scars are a frequent occurrence due to the fact that damaged tissues have only two options for action: regeneration and scarring. While this is an undeniable fact many still act surprised or upset when scarring occurrs.
There is a natural healing process by which the body deals with wounds minor, moderate and severe. And scarring is a natural part of this process. The more severe the injury…the more likely that scarring will be drastic.
Scar tissue can have inferior function in comparison to the original tissue it is replacing. This means that scarred tissues can have a decreased resistance to ultraviolet radiation, lack of sweat glands, lack of hair follicle growth, etc.
BioCosmetic Center’s Eric Jantze said, “Burn scar removal is a very popular procedure here at the Center. Burn scars are often drastic, highly visible and in some instances can even inhibit movement.”
When a burn occurs there are steps that can be taken to reduce visible scarring:
1. Immediately apply a mixture (cold water/tumeric) to the burn area. If tumeric isn’t available then substitute cold milk. The cold water is meant to decrease the burning sensation to provide relief. The tumeric (or cold milk) is meant to reduce generation of scar tissue.
2. No lotions or creams should until the burn is healed completely. The only exception would be if an individual was instructed to do so by a physician or medical professional.
3. While homeopathic remedies have been in use for years as effective treatments for many ailments and conditions there is not one that is effective in removing scars. Burn scar removal is only available through effective laser procedures.
Laser burn scar removal is very effective. But it will never result in full removal of the scarring. Scars cannot be eliminated. Drastic reduction is the best option considering that scarring is a part of the natural healing process. But confidence levels and self image can truly benefit from the visible reduction of scarring that is available through laser burn scar removal.
