ABOUT SCARRING
Scars can be caused by deep wounds or severe acne that has repeatedly damaged the same area of the skin over time. Depending on their age and severity, scars may appear as discoloured, raised skin, or ‘atrophic’ that cause the skin to dip inwards.
In the case of acne, the bacteria and dead skin cells cause the pores to become inflamed and eventually break. When wounded, the skin will be triggered to start the collagen production to restore the damaged cells. However, in cases of bad acne it might need additional help to go back to its original condition.
There are two main types of acne scarring: ‘hypertrophic’ and ‘atrophic’ scars. Hypertrophic scarring can occur when your skin produces too much collagen to fill the wound, so you’re left with a slightly raised area on the surface of your skin. Atrophic scarring can be caused by a loss of tissue beneath the surface, which the body cannot replace. Therefore, the scarring gives the skin a dimpled appearance.
TREATMENTS FOR SCARRING
At The PRP Lab, we have put together many different treatments to tackle scarring from all angles. These treatment ‘cocktails’ are tailor made for your specific skin type and condition.
PRP
Rejuvenation and repairing using your own cells. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is a Non-Surgical treatment that utilize your own body’s healing abilities to stimulate skin recovery.
Mesotherapy
Powerful vitamin microinjections to help rejuvenate, tighten, plump and tone the skin.
Microneedling
Tiny needles used to gently puncture the skin to help treat a vast range of conditions – lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, sagging skin, age spots and pigmentation.