Scars come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re left with them as a result of a wound, surgery or acne, scars are a natural result of the human healing process.

That doesn’t mean they can’t sometimes be unsightly. It’s very common for people to feel self-conscious about their scars, particularly those found on the face.

Permanent scarring is commonly caused by interference during the healing process. Picking or irritating wounds or acne can aggravate the skin further leading to increased tissue damage.

Despite the permanence of some scars, there are ways you can reduce their appearance. At Feonix Aesthetics, our expert-led team can use microneedling and laser skin treatments to improve and replenish skin affected by scarring.

Types Of Scars

Five main types of scars have been identified. A scar can be a fine line or a pitted hole on the skin, or an abnormal overgrowth of tissue.

Flat/pale Scars

these are initially red and dark but settle into pale, flat lines or marks over around 2 years

Hypertrophic scars

these are red or raised scars that can stay red for years, still appearing dark when healed

Keloid scars

keloid scars happen when excess scar tissue is produced at the site of the wound even after the

wound has healed, growing beyond the area in a raised fashion

Atrophic (pitted/ice pick) scars

these have a sunken appearance and are commonly caused by acne or chicken pox, where structures under the skin are damaged and skin reacts to changes below

Contracture scars 

commonly referred to as burn scars, these are cause by the skin shrinking and tightening, which can restrict movement at the site