Burns affect the cutaneous part of the skin to a point that impedes the repair process of the lesion, causing the appearance of scars and lesions.
Burns, in their different degrees, can be caused by exposure and accidents related to hot objects or liquids, or can even be caused by caustic or acidic substances.

Burn lesions and scars occur during the first days or months after the accident, where they get a darker and more palpable appearance and texture.

A scar and lesion Laser treatment

It is recommended to start laser treatment during the first 6 months after the accident. However, it is important to keep in mind that you should not abandon topical and medicinal treatments. As these are an efficient combination for burn repair treatment.

During these first six months the scar tissue is forming and with a close medical control it is possible to observe the tendency to form a scar and decide at the appropriate time whether to start laser treatment, since not all burns leave a scar of this type and not all require treatment with light sources.

How scars and burn injuries improve with laser treatment?

Adequate laser treatment improves the following aspects of the scar:
  • Coloration.
  • Presence of capillaries.
  • Stiffness, thickness, itching and limited mobility.
The recommended number of sessions is the one from which improvement is already observed. Commonly, the average number of sessions needed in published studies is between 4 and 8 (average of 5), always depending on the particular characteristics of the scars

Are there other complementary treatments after laser?

Laser treatment to heal scars and burn injuries is quite effective. However, if you wish to further improve the area, a medical evaluation can be done again, to use other complementary treatments such as skin tightening treatments.

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