A scar is a result of the body's natural healing process. Its initial appearance resembles a rope-like, pinkish bump on the skin. As time passes this pinkish tone will turn a more natural color, a sign of an old scar.

Any form of scar reduction can give positive results if applied soon after the injury is sustained. This implies keeping the area clear of debris and monitoring the wound as it heals. If done correctly this will greatly reduce the scar's appearance.

Other scar treatment options include natural scar treatment, surgery scar treatment, burn scar treatment and other types of scar care. But for those that are in search of a more drastic measure to treat a scar zone, surgical scar removal is recommended instead of a scar ointment that is best used after surgery. In the case that surgical procedures are your choice, keep in mind that after the surgery you are recommended to use topical treatments to help the skin heal quickly.

A very different procedure is known as dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a procedure that is used to smooth fine wrinkles and scars left by acne or previous surgery. No matter which scar treatment you choose, it will always depend on your personal needs.

Even though scar healing is a natural process it doesn't always mean that it is a smooth one. This implies that some abnormal scarring may form in areas of high skin tension. These areas are confined to the front chest region, shoulders, and upper back. Nonetheless, if the wound is too recent, you should wait until it closes completely before applying any type of topical treatment or bio oil to the wounded area.

Scar Zone - which scar affects your skin?

The following represents a short list of scar causes and types of scars that will help you decided which scar treatment is best for you:

*Keloid scars: A result of an overly aggressive healing process that results in scarring and is most commonly seen on black-skinned individuals.

*Contracture scars: This type of scar limits mobility of muscles and tendons. It is caused by a burn and appears as a permanent tightening of the skin. Burn scars require special scar treatment (depending on severity).

*Hypertrophic scars: Are common in surgery patients or people that have body piercings. This type of scar is a raised and red scar that is very similar to keloids, however, these scars do not breach the boundaries of the site of injury.

*Acne scars: The causes of this type of scar are acne, much like the name suggests. This type of scar appears after an infected pimple has subsided and is very common in males.

Effective Scar Treatment - Preventing Scars and treating them

There are several forms of scar prevention and treatment. Here we list only a few:

Topical Treatments: Applied on the surface of the skin. Some products may contain vitamin E, Cocoa butter, or snail serum. However, the treatments effect will vary depending on each person and the form of application.

Bioskinrepair: a topical over-the-counter treatment that stimulates the skin's regenerative processes and helps to avoid excess scars and to reduce hypertrophic scars and keloids.

Surgical removal or treatment: This is a more drastic type of treatment used on deeper scars and wounds. Each particular case will depend on which type of treatment is applied: skin grafts, excision, dermabrasion or laser surgery.