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Scars and Stretch Marks

How Scars Form

When the skin is injured and there is a break in the tissue, the body begins to produce more collagen to heal the affected area. The collagen then builds up in the area where the skin tissue has been damaged to help heal and strengthen it.

After approximately three months, the collagen continues to form around the affected area causing the blood supply to increase, which in turn causes the scar to become raised, coarse and red in colour.

For common flat/pale scars the collagen then starts to break down, reducing the increased blood supply leading to the scar becoming smoother, softer and paler. Other scars can keep producing collagen leading to a worse appearance over time until medical treatment is sought.

Treatment for scars: Skinpen, PRP, Ultracel 2

Types of scars