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Symptomatic scars extend beyond cosmetic concerns, often causing physical discomfort that can interfere with daily activities and overall quality of life. These scars may present persistent symptoms that range from itching and pain to functional limitations, depending on their location and severity.

Symptomatic Scars

comprehensive scar management

How they look and feel

Symptomatic scars can lead to a variety of physical challenges, including:
+ Persistent itching,
which may worsen with movement or touch and disrupt sleep or daily activities
+ Heat intolerance and impaired sweating,
particularly in areas where scar tissue has altered normal skin function
+ Ongoing pain or neuropathic symptoms,
such as burning sensations, hypersensitivity, shooting pains or abnormal nerve responses
+ Restricted range of motion,
especially when scars extend across joints or major muscle groups, leading to stiffness, contracture bands or plates, and functional limitations.
The severity and impact of these symptoms vary between individuals, affecting work, exercise, and everyday tasks. A thorough assessment of your scar’s specific symptoms allows for a targeted treatment plan to improve comfort and function.
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Before / after

*All medical procedures carry inherent risks and potential complications. A thorough consultation and clinical assessment are required to determine suitability for treatment. Individual outcomes may vary.

Our Treatment Approach

Managing symptomatic scars requires a personalized, multimodal approach to address both physical discomfort and functional concerns. Treatment may include topical medications to help alleviate symptoms, as well as silicone and pressure therapy for scar modulation—all of which are available at our clinic. Laser-based therapies, including non-ablative, ablative, fractional, and non-fractional modalities, can assist in remodeling scar tissue and improving texture. Laser-facilitated drug delivery enhances the penetration of therapeutic agents, while intralesional injections help regulate scar behavior and reduce symptoms. In cases where scars cause significant restriction or discomfort, surgical interventions may be considered to release tension and restore function.

Empowering scar recovery

Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual, ensuring a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to symptomatic scar management.

*All procedures carry risks, and individual responses to treatment can vary. While we use evidence-based techniques to significantly improve the appearance and texture of scars, it is important to understand that some degree of scarring will always remain, and complete scar removal is not possible.

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