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Scars can be something you're proud about or a nuisance and an embarrassment you'd like to hide from the world. For those of you who fall into the last two categories, there are ways to reduce the appearance of scar tissue. And with any luck, you can even eliminate certain types of scars forever.

Regarding how to treat your scar, focus on what type it is and where it is located. Keloid scars are raised scars that spread to surrounding tissue, while hypertrophic scars are also raised but remain within the affected area. Sunken scars do as their name says and 'sink' into the skin.

The body can produce keloid scars on any part. Sunken scars also appear anywhere, whereas acne scars are mostly restricted to the facial area. Sunken and raised scars should have different treatment types.

Be aware however that the right time to start healing your scar is when it has closed.

The Best Acne Treatment Options for Acne Scar Removal

Scar free healing may not be completely possible in some cases, but everyone can expect a reduction of scars if they choose the right scar removal technique.

All About Laser Resurfacing

Lately, laser resurfacing has become quite popular. Hypertrophic and keloid scars have been treated with this method. Laser treatment has also been used in the treatment sunken scars.

The Truth About Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery eliminates an existing scar and replaces it with a smaller one. The new scar is located in a natural fold of the body like the belly, armpit or behind the ears.

Surgery is not advisable for people who have keloid scars because it can lead to more scarring.

Can Steroid Injections Be the Right Technique for You?

Steroid injections are used to flatten raised scars or soften them. It may be necessary to treat keloid scars with a combination of laser therapy and steroid injections.

Can Pressure Garments Be the Right Technique for You?

This technique is generally used to treat burn scars. It helps make scars flatter and smoother.

Pressure garments may also be used to treat post-op patients with history of keloid scars. In this case, the keloid scar is forced to stay in a small a space as possible so that it does not expand.

Can Microdermabrasion Be the Right Technique for You?

This is a popular technique that is used on many different scars with the exception of keloid scars. What it does is to replace damaged tissues with healthy skin through a fine abrasion tool.

The Truth About Scar Removal Creams

Scar creams containing natural ingredients such as rose hip oil and snail serum have been proven effective in reducing the appearance of all types of scars. Rose hip oil is especially successful as a stretch mark treatment.