Tag: Scars

Scars 101

Posted on September 30th, by Samantha in Dermatological Advice, DLK Treatments, Skincare, Treatments. No Comments

Dr. Lisa Kellett explains scars and scar treatments


How to get rid of (blank)

Posted on July 28th, by Samantha in Dermatological Advice, Expert Tips, Skincare. No Comments

Pick and choose your beauty blunder


Retin-A vs. Retinol vs. Tretinoin

Posted on April 14th, by Samantha in Uncategorized. No Comments

Which one is really best?


Armpit laser hair removal

Posted on March 24th, by Samantha in DLK Treatments, I tried it!, Treatments, Videos. No Comments

How to get gorgeous armpits


Get Rid of Acne Scars!

Posted on November 7th, by Samantha in Uncategorized. No Comments

There is good news…


We’re Getting Older

Posted on September 14th, by Helen in Blog, Skincare. No Comments

…and we’re ok with it!


Best Treatments for Men

Posted on May 24th, by staff in Dermatological Advice, For Men, Treatments. No Comments

Fix your face, without surgery.


How to get rid of scars

Posted on January 9th, by Helen in Dermatological Advice, Skincare. 4 comments

In life, scars happen, and they can become an unwanted yet permanent part of our appearance. Luckily, scar-reducing treatments are available. We’ve enlisted the help of two professionals to guide us through them.

NO TWO SCARS ARE ALIKE.
Raised, thickened scars occur when the body’s healing process produces excess collagen. In other cases, scars appear as lighter or darker marks on the skin or, in the case of “box car” acne scars, sunken areas.

For new scars, timing is everything. “You used to wait a year before you started a laser treatment, but we know now that it’s better to heal compromised skin when it’s still in the healing phase,” says Toronto Dermatologist Dr. Lisa Kellett of DLK on Avenue, MD, FRCPC, DABD.

Your prescribed regimen may include more than one type of laser or treatment. “It can take more than one approach to reduce a scar or multiple scars’ appearance,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, MD, FRCPC, DABD, a dual-board certified dermatologist practicing in Ottawa and Austin, Texas. “Go to someone who is familiar with the different modalities, so he or she can determine the best treatments for you.”

TOPICAL TREATMENTS
Post-surgery scar-management therapy may include a topical silicone treatment to keep the area hydrated and protected, which reduces the
likelihood of raised or abnormal scarring.

Easy to use and inexpensive, … Read More »

Domi vs Wahlberg

Posted on December 17th, by Helen in Celebrity, For Men. 7 comments

The types of scars that could result from this fight, if it were to ever happen.