Scars typically appear after your skin has endured some type of trauma. As your skin heals, it may not heal exactly as it once was. Silvery, recessed scars are often the result of surgical scars and wounds that healed well, but left a mark behind. While often scars are little more than an annoyance, they can sometimes impede your movement and interrupt your daily life. If this is the case, various scar removal methods can be discussed with your doctor to help minimize your recessed scar.
Step 1
Apply scar screams to your scar on a daily basis. The Cleveland Clinic notes that certain over-the-counter scar creams that contain corticosteroids, silicone and other healing ingredients can help you see an improvement in the size and visibility of your scar. Always talk to your doctor before applying a new cream, as it could interrupt your scar's healing process.
Step 2
Visit your dermatologist and ask about microdermabrasion, suggests the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Microdermabrasion via suction, abrasion or chemical peels removes the damages top layer of skin and allows new, healthier skin to form. While you can try an abrasive scrub at home, your dermatologist will have the tools and products necessary to see visible results in the smoothing of your established recessed scar.
Step 3
Talk to your doctor about injectable fillers, which can help bring the scar flush with the surface of your skin so it's less noticeable. Your dermatologist can offer you collagen, hyaluronic acid or fat injections, which can improve the look and texture of your scar, since no treatment will remove all traces of your scar completely, notes the American Academy of Dermatology. Your dermatologist will choose the type of filler best for you after examining your scar and noting its appearance and depth.
Step 4
Schedule a consult to talk to your dermatologist about scar revision surgery. For particularly bothersome or large scars, surgery can be performed where skin grating is used to cover the scar, notes Medline Plus. The procedure is typically only used for raise scars, like keloids, or recessed scars that impeded movement, like those on the joints of the skin. Since it is major surgery, scar revision has rehabilitation time, physical therapy and healing time after the procedure.
Step 5
Fill your scar with concealer to hide it, rather than attempting to remove the scar. Makeup is recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology as a way to treat smaller scars so you can move on with your life. Just use a thicker concealer that fills the recessed area of the scar, and then cover with a layer of foundation and setting powder to make your scar look flush with the skin and less noticeable.
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