Having healthy and well-groomed skin is almost everyone's dream. However, even if we take good care of our skin, there are things beyond our control that can damage the skin, such as skin injury from exposure to a substance that has a high temperature, such as hot water or hot oil. The skin can also be cut and damaged by injuries that result in the skin being torn, sliced, and punctured. These wounds often become scars, difficult to remove, and reduce self-confidence. However, if you experience this, there's no need to worry because there are various ways you can do to treat scars, such as by taking the following steps.
Utilizing Natural Ingredients
The use of natural ingredients can actually reduce scars on the skin. Some of these natural ingredients, such as aloe vera and honey. Aloe vera and honey have high anti-inflammatory content so they can help improve skin conditions damaged by wounds.
To use aloe vera on scars, apply the gel found in aloe vera on the scar area on your skin. Then, massage in a circular motion and leave it for 30 minutes. After that, rinse with clean water and do this treatment twice a day for maximum results. Then to use honey, you can use it before going to bed by applying honey to the scar area, then wrapping it with a bandage. Leave it overnight, remove the bandage in the morning, then wash it off using warm water. We recommend that you do this treatment regularly every night for maximum results.
Take Vitamin E
According to research, taking vitamin E can reduce scars from injuries. Not only that, vitamin E can also speed up the healing process and prevent the appearance of keloids or scar tissue on the skin when consumed before and after surgery. Therefore, you can eat healthy foods that contain enough vitamin E, such as whole grains (kuaci, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds), nuts ( hazelnuts , almonds ), fruits (avocados, mangoes, tomatoes) and green vegetables ( spinach, broccoli, turnip greens). In addition, you can use creams, ointments, or supplements that contain vitamin E.
Do skin grafts _ _
If the scar still hasn't disappeared even though you have done the two methods above, don't worry because there are still other ways you can do it, namely by doing a skin graft. A skin graft procedure is an operation that involves removing healthy skin from an area that is not injured, which is then used to cover areas of skin that are damaged or want to be repaired. These skin grafts are usually needed for injuries or illnesses, whether temporary or permanent , such as burns, infected wounds, open wounds on the skin surface due to diabetes, broken bones, cleft lip, and areas of skin that must be removed due to cancer.
This skin graft procedure begins with the surgeon administering an anesthetic and cleaning the wound with a diluted saline or antiseptic solution to remove dead tissue. Then, blood circulation will be stopped by tying the blood vessels or using epinephrine, which is a drug that can tighten blood vessels. After that, the doctor will take the donor skin. The amount of donor skin taken is usually 3-5 percent more than needed in case the skin shrinks. Then, the donor skin will be placed on the skin to be repaired for stitches.
During the healing process, you will be given medication on the wound to protect it. Recovery from this skin graft procedure will usually take several months. It is recommended that you do not leave your bed for the first ten days, especially if the skin graft is on the leg. For the next two to three weeks, the patient should not engage in activities that may press or pull on the grafted skin. Then, the grafted skin must be covered with bandages or stockings to reduce the risk of contractures. In addition, the grafted skin must also be moisturized or lubricated with mineral oil so that the skin does not dry out because the grafted skin does not have oil or sweat glands that can lubricate the skin.
These are the steps you can take to treat stubborn scars. If you want to do a skin graft, visit EMC Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center to consult with a surgeon and get the best treatment according to the condition of your scar on your skin. In addition, if you are going to do a skin graft, you should balance it with good care and preparation so that the recovery process after doing a skin graft can be faster and you can get your best appearance right away. #LiveExcellently
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