When you have any wound on the skin, scar tissue is produced. In some cases, the scar quickly fades and becomes virtually invisible. However, there are some scars that can become very prominent, especially hypertrophic and keloid scars. If you have excessive scar tissue that is causing a distracting flaw on your skin, there are scar revision treatments available. At LL Aesthetics, we offer Kenalog® injections to reduce the appearance of scars at our clinic in Miami Beach, FL.
Hypertrophic scars are raised scars that do not flatten and become level with the surrounding skin. They can be darker or the same color as the surrounding skin. Hypertrophic scars stay within the confines of the wound border, but they can become keloids. Keloids are scar tissue formations that can grow outside of the wound border and may become very large and uncomfortable over time. Hypertrophic and keloid scars can be caused by any wound to the skin, even something as small as a pimple.
In the past, there were very few non-invasive treatments for scar revision. Prevention by using silicone sheets and other methods could reduce the appearance of scars, but not all scars are preventable. Kenalog injections are an innovative option to reduce the appearance of raised or keloid scars that can impact your appearance.
What Is Kenalog?
Kenalog (triamcinolone acetonide) is a corticosteroid that can help break down scar tissue. The anti-inflammatory properties can begin working right away to reduce raised or keloid scars. The treatments include injections into the scar tissue, which can begin reducing the size of scars within a few days. Most larger scars will require multiple treatments to shrink and make the tissue flatter. It may take several weeks or longer to achieve the desired results.
It is impossible to completely remove a scar, but you can improve the appearance greatly with scar revision treatments. To learn more about Kenalog corticosteroid injections to reduce scar tissue, contact us at LL Aesthetics. Call our clinic in Miami Beach, FL, to schedule your scar revision consultation or treatment with our aesthetic specialist.
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