{"id":19399,"date":"2023-09-22T16:11:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T14:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timeless.comit.co.rs\/scar-treatment\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:21:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T12:21:52","slug":"scar-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timeless.comit.co.rs\/en\/scar-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Scar Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScars are an important part of the tissue healing process, but their appearance and characteristics can vary significantly depending on the type of injury, the depth and location of the damage, as well as individual patient factors. There are several types of scars: \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hypertrophic Scars <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHypertrophic scars are characterized by excessive collagen production during the wound healing process. Although hypertrophic scars are raised, they usually remain confined to the area of the original injury and do not extend beyond the boundaries of the initial wound. Clinically, they appear as red, raised scars that may gradually become less red and flatten over time. This type of scar typically results from injuries involving deep dermal damage. The risk of developing hypertrophic scars is higher in individuals with increased collagen production or those genetically predisposed to such reactions. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Atrophic Scars <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Atrophic scars develop when the healing process is insufficient, specifically due to reduced collagen and fibroblast production during tissue regeneration. These scars are characterized by being sunken or depressed, often smaller or flatter than the surrounding healthy skin. Atrophic scars usually occur after injuries that affect only the superficial skin layers (epidermis and upper dermis), but can also result from poor wound healing, infections, or excessive use of corticosteroids that inhibit collagen production. Clinically, atrophic scars may present as pits or indentations in the skin and are often seen in individuals with a genetic predisposition for weaker healing. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Keloid Scars<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Keloid scars form due to excessive collagen production during wound healing. Unlike other scars, keloids extend beyond the original wound boundaries, making the scar larger than the injury itself. These scars are typically raised, firm, shiny, and initially red or purple, which may fade over time, but the scar remains prominent and elevated. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Scars most commonly result from wounds and injuries. Besides injuries, several other causes can lead to scar tissue formation, including: <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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