We all like to keep our skin flawless. But sometimes, injury, burns, and other traumas can result in a scar. In some parts of the body, scars can be easily concealed by the clothes. But if they appear on the face, hands, or other areas, it can become hard to hide. You may think twice before meeting people and trying new things. But there is a way to treat the scars through plastic surgeries.

Here you can know about the different kinds of plastic surgeries available to treat the different scars:

1. Plastic surgery for keloid scars
Keloid scars are enlarged raised red, pink, or skin-colored scars that remain after an acne spot or after a piercing. Doctors use plastic surgeries to minimize the keloids by using a suturing technique. The plastic surgeon may decide to treat keloids by hiding incisions in the skin folds. Other treatment options are also available such as corticosteroid injections, silicone-based products, lasers, and more.

2. Plastic surgery for contracture scars
Contracture scars appear after a skin burn, and a large part of the skin may get lost or damaged. It can tighten the skin, so it causes discomfort when there is movement. There are several plastic surgeries to treat contracture scars. One well-known surgery is Z-plasty. In this procedure, a Z-shaped incision is performed to lessen the contractures in the nearby areas of the skin. Then the plastic surgeon will perform minute stitches to hold the skin in place.

3. Plastic surgery for hypertrophic scars
Hypertrophic scars are thick scars that may abnormally appear on the skin when it tries to heal. This type of scar happens after skin trauma, surgical incisions, or burns. One of the well-known procedures for hypertrophic scar is corticosteroid injections. During the process, injections are made in the tissue of the scar. It will soften the tissue and reduce the itch and pain. Other shots may be required for complete treatment of the scars.

Sometimes surgery is performed on the skin to cut the scar and relieve the tension on it. Further, the other cosmetic procedures available for hypertrophic scars are cryotherapy and laser therapy.

4. Plastic surgery for acne scars
The scars made by severe acne will frustrate the skin. If left untreated, the acne scars can harm the texture and pigmentation of the skin. So, plastic surgery options are available to treat acne scars. Many people undergo plastic surgeries, as they consider it the best option to treat acne scars.

The plastic surgeon will treat the acne scar depending on the severity and the type of acne scarring. They may use the following treatment methods, such as chemical peels, laser resurfacing, dermal fillers, and light therapy to reduce the scars.

One of the well-known procedures to treat acne scars is chemical peeling. The plastic surgeon selects a suitable chemical peel for treating the scars and places it on the scarred areas. Then the nourishing properties in the chemical peel will heal the acne scars, resulting in smooth and healthy skin.