How long does it take to recover after laser scar removal

When there are some scars on the body, it will make people feel very ugly, especially when the scars are on the arms and other parts that need to be exposed to the outside, many people will feel that it affects the appearance, so many people will take some methods to remove scars on the body. Laser scar removal is a method that is very popular with many people, because laser scar removal is more effective in scar repair and causes little damage to the skin.

How long does it take to recover after laser scar removal?

1. Laser has strong monochromaticity, strong directionality and high energy density. It is a new medical technology different from other medical technologies. It mainly uses the unique technologies of laser itself, such as burning, vaporization, cutting, coagulation and defocused irradiation, to treat different scars with different characteristics by directly changing the output power of the laser or adjusting the focused laser beam.

2. Laser treatment of scars is suitable for flat scars without obvious functional impairment, scattered and uneven depressed scars of varying sizes left after healing of smallpox, chickenpox and acne, bridge-shaped and hyperplastic scars. It can also be used to treat hypertrophic scars and keloids.

3. Experts say that laser scar removal treatment usually forms a scab after 2-3 days, and the scab will generally fall off naturally after 7-10 days. Slight erythema or pigmentation will appear after the scab falls off, but it will slowly disappear. Generally, the treatment interval is 4-6 weeks, and after about 5 treatments, an average of 80-90% of the skin can be restored.

You must be fully prepared before laser scar removal

① Before undergoing laser scar removal, you must undergo a physical health check to check whether there are any abnormalities in internal diseases such as the heart, liver, lungs, and blood, and understand the previous surgical history, medication history, allergy history, etc.

② Before undergoing laser scar removal, you must stop drinking alcohol, taking aspirin, vitamin E and other vasodilators within one week.

③Before laser scar removal, you must pay attention to cleaning your face and decide whether you need to fast based on your anesthesia status.

④ Before undergoing laser scar removal, you must have a comprehensive and in-depth conversation with the doctor to understand the steps of the operation, the degree of pain, the speed of recovery, the effects achieved, and the degree of risk. Try to let the doctor understand your general situation, your motivation for the operation, and whether your expectations for the operation are in line with the actual situation.

Laser scar removal requires careful care to achieve perfect results

① Hot compress must be applied within 72 hours after laser scar removal surgery, and ice compress is required within one to three days after laser scar removal surgery. This can help reduce swelling on the wound surface and have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

② After laser scar removal surgery, you must eat more nutritious foods to help recovery after the surgery. Generally, foods that are too hot will irritate the wound surface, so it is best to avoid them.