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Brown Bear
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by Brown Bear on Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:20 pm

Scars

Hello,

Any advice to removing scars which have resulted after a combination of sun burn and oily skin. This Mark / scar is not going away after a number of years and I’ve tried various creams.
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Dr Nevianna Bordet
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by Dr Nevianna Bordet on Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:56 pm

Re: Scars

Thank you for your post. The treatment for scars depends on the type of scar it is. It is hard to tell from the photo. Darker skins often get post-inflammatory pigmentation changes. This can result from sun burn or any other process that causes inflammation in the skin. You can think of it as a local tan, although it's deeper and fades very very slowly. Wearing SPF 50 sunblock on a daily basis (including in the winter) will help this pigmentation resolve with time. Sun is generally bad for scars so SPF is a good idea for any scarring. Scars remodel within the first 2 years, but mostly in the first year and the sooner you start treatment, the better result you will achieve.
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Vanessa Jane Davies
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by Vanessa Jane Davies on Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:53 pm

Re: Scars

Hello,

Looking at the photograph i would recommend skin camouflage, which won't remove the scar but will offer a significant difference to the appearance by applying highly pigmented creams or fluids. They typically last a few days however its recommended to remove them from the face at the end of each day - These products are not make up and are suitable for both men, women and children.

If you decide to book an appointment make sure the practitioner has experience with scars and topical silicone fillers and that they can support you with skin camouflage products and ongoing support.

Please contact me directly if you need any further information.
Vanessa Jane Davies MEWI LCGI
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