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THE 5 SOLUTIONS TO DIMINSH YOUR SCARRING KNOWLEDGE IS POWER IN THE PREVENTION OF + TO OVERCOME YOUR SCARS. Even though scarring is complex and can never truly be removed, we reveal how you can transform your skin and prevent scarring in the first place. Let help you rediscover your skin confidence.

a e s t h e t i c l o u n g e . c o m . a u THE 5 SOLUTIONS TO DIMINSH YOUR SCARRING

01 ACNE SCARS

02 STRETCH MARKS

03 OTHER SCARS

04 MULTI-PRONGED PPROACH PROFESSIONAL 05 INTERVENTION

a e s t h e t i c l o u n g e . c o m . a u 01 A C N E S C A R S

Once the breakouts have gone, unfortunately discoloured or indented scars can be left behind, giving you a daily reminder of what was there.

TYPES OF ACNE SCARRING PREVENTION IS KEY Whether it's a discoloured mark that lingers for Using a combination of correctly prescribed a while a pimple has cleared, or a severe cosmeceuticals and in clinic treatments to indented pock scar, most people will experience focus on antibacterial, anti-inflammatory scarring from acne breakouts in some form. We and pigment inhibiting elements to prevent classify acne scarring into three different groups: the causes of acne scarring. This regime will scars that have active infection in the help stop the spread of infection, calm and surrounding skin, scars that are ready to be soothe inflamed skin and reduce the treated and scars we will not treat. formation of brown pigmented marks post Scars that have active infection present, will breakout. need in-clinic treatments to away Stop squeezing! The problem with picking a breakouts and congestion to prevent even more breakout yourself is that you can't possibly scars from occurring. There are three main types tell if all the infection has been removed. of acne scarring that we treat: pink/red Squeezing your pimples incorrectly, coloured, brown coloured post-inflammatory damages the skin resulting in scabbing that hyperpigmentation (aka PIH) and atrophic or can last for weeks and even scar. indented scarring. If your skin tans easily, you In some cases, persistent deep breakouts may find pink scars may often change to PIH as may need medical intervention to prevent the inflammation and swelling heal. Depending scarring. on the severity of the breakout and whether it was picked or squeezed an indented scar may only be visible once the skin has fully healed and all swelling has subsided.

WHAT CAUSES ACNE SCARRING Many types of acne scarring can occur when an infected pimple is untreated and left to linger in the skin, causing damage. Our skin's way of fighting this infection is to grow more blood vessels to flood the infected area with bacteria fighting cells. This new network of blood vessels creates red, pink or purple marks within the skin. Whereas skins that tan easily, react to this trauma by producing a brown pigmented mark. Depending on the severity of the infected pimple, the bacteria can also spread and attack your healthy tissue, leaving an indented mark behind. "Find the reasons and get the results. a e s t h e t i c l o u n g e . c o m . a u 02 S T R E T C H M A R K S

Stretch Marks are more common than you think, and affect both men and women. Don't let your stretch marks change the way you see yourself. Help is here. TYPES OF STRETCH MARKS There are 2 kinds of stretch marks, newly formed stretch marks appear pink to red in colour and as they age, they become silver to white. The first signs of stretch marks forming are not generally seen, but felt. Some people will experience itchiness in the area that is beginning to overstretch, it is at this stage that intervention is key to minimise the severity of your stretch marks. As the skin stretches beyond its ability, red to purple lines will start to appear, running crossways around the trunk and lengthwise down the limbs, these are known as Striae rubra. As stretch marks age, taking up to 12 months, they fade into a white colour with are wrinkles texture and are known as Striae Alba. WHAT CAUSES STRETCH MARKS? Throughout different times in your life such as weight gain from growth spurts and pregnancy, or medications and underlying diseases that cause fluid retention, stretch marks can form. The cause of Striae Rubra's redness and itchiness is due to an influx of new blood vessels rushing to the stretching skin to support its accelerated growth. Whereas, the white wrinkled appearance of Striae Alba is caused by the damage to the skin's deep supportive tissues and the speed of newly formed collagen. PREVENTION IS KEY Once you have a stretch mark, even with the right treatment and products it will never completely go back to the healthy skin it once was and why prevention is key to avoid stretch marks from forming. Easily prevent stretch marks where possible, by controlling unnecessary excessive weight gain and staying away from foods that cause dehydration and fluid retention. Boosting hydration and vital antioxidants through your skincare and diet all play a role, for optimal skin health. But most importantly... Listen to your body, if your skin is undergoing anything that causes stretch marks and is feeling itchy or tight, keep it nourished, soft and supple by using nutrient rich body oils and moisturising creams, to allow it to stretch as much as possible and avoid preventable scarring. "The best is yet to come. a e s t h e t i c l o u n g e . c o m . a u 03 OTHER SCARS

While most scars fade and improve with time, some can be problematic and visible for decades. There are many reasons why scars occur, luckily most can be drastically improved or even prevented with the correct pre and post skincare.

"Aren’t you tired of covering up?

WHAT TYPE OF SCAR DO YOU HAVE? Stretch marks and acne scars are not the only types of scarring. Scarring can be seen as textural raised skin changes such as keloid, hypertrophic, linear or contracture scars. Scarred skin can also be seen as discoloured or pigmented marks left on the skin from ingrown hairs, insect bites and burns. What's important to understand is that all, except keloid, can be revised through the right in clinic treatments and skincare. As keloid scarring can worsen with particular scar revision treatments, medical intervention is highly recommended. WHAT CAUSES SCARS Most textural scars are a result from surgery, where the incision, even after plastic surgery, can become stretched, raised, hard and pigmented. In some cases textural scars are caused from heat or chemical burns resulting in contracture and pigmentation. Pigmented scars are more commonly seen in darker skin types and are caused from trauma to the skin. This damage instigates the skins defense mechanism to produce pigmentation just like in sunburn, where the skin tans and pigments post trauma to and protect itself. PREVENTION ISN'T ALWAYS EASY When it comes to scarring, prevention is always best. Luckily, very few scars happen unexpectedly and by preparing your skin before the trauma occurs, will help your skin bounce back. Examples of scars that can be predicted are stretch marks and surgical scars and by adopting a daily routine of massaging in vitamin rich oils and moisturing creams will allow your skin to have the nutrients it needs to heal. Unfotunately, some scars are unexpected or you may not even realise they are forming until the tissue damage is visible. This is where scar revision treatments are your best option.

a e s t h e t i c l o u n g e . c o m . a u 04 MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH

To date, scars cannot be removed completely, but with cosmeceutical skincare and management, the appearance of a scar can be improved significantly in most cases. For best results, skincare intervention should always begin before the scar forms, immediately after or once the wound has been closed, but it's never too late to start.

SUPPRESS STIMULATE Suppress the formation of discoloured and Vitamin A, vitamin C, growth factors and pigmented scars with Tyrosinase Inhibitors. This peptides are all skin stimulating enzyme is essential to reduce the production of ingredients, that in the right cosmeceutical pigment within the skin and in the right formulation work together to increase formulation also has a brightening effect on collagen, elastin and promote even, firm existing pigmented scars. and smoother scar tissue. REDUCE Massage, skin micro-needling and dry body brushing are all techniques that can be Drastically reduce scarring and even prevent easily performed at and are known unwanted side effects such as, hypertrophic and to increase blood flow, nutrients and keloid scars by using cosmeceutical grade stimulate collagen within the scarred silicone gel, vitamin B, essential amino acids, tissue. This increases the healing process AHAs and vitamin E to remove excess skin build and enhances the absorption of your up, pigmentation, redness, sensitivity and products leading to rapid results. inflammation commonly seen in new scars. Try incorporating lymphatic self-massage movements into your skincare routine to further reduce swelling and increase healing. REGULATE Vitamin A, AHAs and silicone gel regulate the formation of new skin, collagen, elasticity and pigment. These skincare products will either suppress or increase the growth of tissues responsible in scar formation and are pivotal in creating a smooth, soft and flat scar, similar to the healthy skin that surrounds it. "Give your skin the dedicated care you’ve always promised yourself.

a e s t h e t i c l o u n g e . c o m . a u 05 PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION

You are here because the opportunity for prevention of your scars has passed as they are already visible. Seeking our professional advice for scar revision treatments will help you lessen their severity and leave you feeling more confident. WHERE DO I START? As you have learnt the effects of scarring come in many forms and can concern us all differently. Our skin experts believe in a multi-phased approach to prepare, treat and maintain the health of your skin, alongside a strong skincare program to target your scarring concerns from raised, stretched, discoloured and indented. Beginning with a Body Treatment Consultation, one of our expert Skin Therapists will review your scar tissue and provide you with an in-depth understanding of how together we can reach your skin goals.

COLOUR CORRECTION BLURRED LINES Our mixed modality approach will Let us help you soften indented, raised drastically fade pink, red, purple and and stretched scars with a combined brown scars. Targeting both the surface therapy of treatments that stimulate age- and deeper layers of the scar tissue, defying cells and deeply heat these tissues enhances the results and not only restores to firm, refine and smooth the scar tissue your skin to its natural colour but visibly by blending it with the surrounding brightens for radiant healthy skin. healthy skin.

"Transform your skin today.

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