Scarring is a common concern that can affect the skin on various areas of the body. Below, The Greville Clinic details some useful information about scarring, including the causes, the most common types of scarring, and available treatment options.
Scarring is caused by a build-up of skin tissue in response to an injury that punctures the skin. Scarring develops once the skin is healed and can have many causes, including acne, chicken pox, insect bites, burns, stretch marks, accidental cuts and scrapes, and surgery.
Many people aren’t aware that there’s more than one type of scar. Identification of scarring is important, as it can determine which treatment will be most effective. Four of the most common types of scars include:
The Greville Clinic offers a range of treatment options that can help to reduce the appearance of scars. We may recommend one of the following treatments depending on the specific type of scarring and its severity:
To learn more about our available treatments for scars and determine which one is best suited for your scarring, arrange a complimentary consultation at The Greville Clinic today.