The skin is highly susceptible to burns. At a temperature of just 55°C, tissue proteins undergo irreversible damage and necrosis develops within the burned area. It therefore takes only a moment of inattention, for example spilling boiling water on oneself, for serious skin damage to occur. Burns cause not only painful wounds that take a long time to heal. In many cases, they also lead to the formation of permanent scars. These scars can often become extensive, resulting not only in an aesthetic defect, but also in discomfort, as the affected area may become painful or create an unpleasant pulling sensation.
Burn scars can be significantly reduced. For this purpose, it is worth considering treatment with a fractional eCO2 laser, which helps remodel the damaged area of the skin. The controlled impulses generated by the device allow the deeper layers of the skin to be heated, stimulating skin remodelling. In this way, scar tissue is gradually replaced with new, healthy tissue. Improvement in the condition of the skin becomes noticeable after several weeks, as the collagen rebuilding process progresses.
Fractional eCO2 laser used for burn scars is a device based on advanced technology. Thanks to the possibility of adjusting the treatment parameters to the patient’s needs, it allows even extensive lesions to be reduced without surgical intervention. Scar treatment is comfortable for the patient due to the use of a topical anaesthetic cream, which minimises pain and discomfort. Depending on the size and condition of the scars, a series of repeated treatments is required in order to eliminate the problem or significantly reduce it.
Before deciding on the procedure, it is necessary to consult an aesthetic medicine physician, who will assess the patient’s skin changes and determine whether they qualify for treatment with a fractional eCO2 laser or require a different method. Burn scars may also be reduced or improved with RF INFINI treatment. In the case of small and mild scars, mesotherapy with LINERASE may also be helpful. The most appropriate approach, and the one that usually provides the best results, is the combination of different procedures.
