We’re starting to see more people in public wearing scars with pride. Padma Lakshmi, from the reality series, Top Chef, sports a scar on her right upper arm; the singer, Seal, has facial scars from a childhood illness. While scars sometimes define a person, for many it is an embarrassing detraction and they want to eliminate its appearance. Most of us tend to seek out the best scar treatment available.

For severe scarring, surgical procedures may be required to reduce the appearance of scars. (The scars themselves will never be fully removed, simply minimized). There a several procedures that can be used for these types of scars, such as laser treatments and dermabrasion. However, these treatments can be costly, painful, and lengthy. The best scar treatment that would require medical attention would most likely be non-ablative laser.

In non-ablative laser treatment of scars, the beam is directed at the scars in order to kill the blood vessels that are exposed, causing redness, and to promote new collagen growth that will naturally fill in the scars, creating a smoother surface. Non-ablative is less invasive, less risky and more effective than its laser counterpart (ablative) and dermabrasion. It is the most recommended treatment by dermatologists.

For lighter to moderate scarring, there are some prescriptive and/or over-the-counter treatments that can be used to minimize scars. Some of these products include Retin-A and Dermatix Ultra Advanced Scar Treatment.

The active ingredient in the prescription cream Retin-A is tretinoin, which is the acid form of Vitamin A. It aides the reproduction of skin cell damage and will start producing results in about two weeks, with major improvement in seven to eight weeks.

For a very good, at-home treatment, Dermatix Ultra Advanced Scar Treatment was rated very high among users. Results are visible in about four to eight weeks.

So, as you can see, depending on your budget there are several options available for scar treatment. You’ll get many opinions about which ones are “best”, but research and talking with your physician can determine which is the best treatment for you.

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