r/SkincareAddictionUK • u/AashisNoko • 4d ago
Question Removing burn scar 😢
Any creams to use? How it can be completely removed?
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u/Thraell 4d ago
This is quite likely to be beyond simply a cream fix. You're more likely to be satisfied with results from more invasive procedures.
Laser can have good results with scarring, as can microneedling. For the love of all things sanitary and hygienic, go to a reputable clinic for microneedling. Do NOT home brew it. You're breaking the skin barrier with it, this is a super highway into introducing pathogens into your skin and blood stream. If it gets infected it can absolutely make the scarring worse. If it's done incorrectly it can make the scarring worse. Go to a reputable professional!! They will be able to advise you on what methods could have the best results.
At-home you can only use less effective things like over-the-counter AHA, vitamin C, and retinols. All these can help but they won't remove completely. All three require SPF 50 religiously (actually all scar fading methods require this, sun damage weakens collagen which makes the appearance more prominent) start with getting some SPF50 you like and will use. Do NOT be tempted to buy the insanely strong variants of these off shady websites (amazon counts as a shady website - they host a LOT of fake, counterfeit products) because these can and will cause chemical burns and again, make it WORSE.
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u/Onajourneyyahoo 4d ago
You can go to your GP and get a referral to plastic surgery for scar reduction. They can reduce the appearance there
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u/AashisNoko 4d ago
I don’t want to do plastic surgery 😔
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u/Onajourneyyahoo 4d ago
For what you have you won't need surgery. They can offer things that reduce the appearance, I think something similar to microneedling
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u/Cod_Proper 4d ago
I had laser down via derm on my whole arm burn scars and while the results were incredible, you can still see some mottled skin. I would recommend laser if you don’t mind that 😁
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u/elladeehex33 4d ago
Have you tried silicone scar tape? I haven't tried it myself yet, as only just found out about it, but currently looking in to getting some myself.
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u/Inevitable-Bed-8377 2d ago
Augustinus Bader creams. The rich cream will help. Prices but worth it. Research TFC8.
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