Why Consider Scar Tissue Injections?
Besides being undesirable by some patients due to their visual appearance, scars also represent areas of disrupted functioning.
Scar tissue tends to be more dense and less elastic. Since scar tissue is quite different than normal skin, the normal activity in this area is impaired.
Scar tissue injections offer a targeted approach to address both the physical and functional aspects of scars.
Who Can Benefit?
The primary goals of this scar tissue therapy include:
- Softening and shrinking the scar visibly
- Detaching the scar from underlying structures
- Normalizing nervous activity within the scar region
- Potentially reducing pain in affected areas of the body
With these goals in mind, scar tissue injections can benefit:
- Individuals concerned about scar appearance and function.
- Those seeking to soften, shrink, detach, normalize nerve activity, and reduce pain in affected areas.
- People with impaired functioning due to scar tissue hindering neuron healing and nerve signal transmission.
- Those experiencing continuous pain signals and limited motion from scar collagen tethering.
How Does It Work?
Scar tissue injections involve the superficial administration of 1% procaine into and around the scarred skin area.
Procaine works by softening and shrinking the scar tissue through promoting local vasodilation, which increases blood flow to the area. This improved circulation aids in breaking down collagen fibres that contribute to the hardened texture of scars. Additionally, procaine blocks nerve signals in the area, helping to detach the scar tissue from underlying structures and reduce the tethering effect of collagen on muscles and tendons, thereby improving range of motion.
The anaesthetic properties of procaine also play a role in normalizing nervous activity within the scar region by temporarily blocking pain signals and reducing continuous transmission of pain signals from injured nerves. This action potentially alleviates pain in affected areas by blocking pain signals from reaching the brain, improving overall quality of life for patients undergoing scar tissue injections.
Treatment Process
The injection process typically takes a few minutes per session, depending on the size and location of the scarred area. The entire procedure, including preparation and post-injection care, may take around 15-30 minutes.
The injections are administered superficially into and around the scarred skin area. The depth of the injections is usually shallow, targeting the surface layers of the skin where the scar tissue is present.
Typically, the treatment regimen consists of weekly sessions until improvement is observed, which often occurs within 2-6 treatments.
Patients may experience a mild stinging sensation during the injection process.
Post-Treatment Care
Following the injections, it is common for the sites to appear swollen or raised for a period, with potential bruising at some locations.
Treatment Expectations
The overarching objectives of scar tissue injections are to diminish the appearance of the scar, alleviate pain, and restore proper movement and function.
Individual responses to treatment can vary. Some individuals may experience immediate relief, such as reduced pain or improved range of motion, due to the anaesthetic properties of procaine. However, the full benefits of the treatment, including softening and shrinking of the scar, detaching it from underlying structures, and normalizing nervous activity, may take time to manifest.
Typically, noticeable improvements in scar appearance and function may be observed within 2-6 treatments, with weekly sessions until improvement is seen.
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Consider scar tissue injections as a targeted approach to enhance both the physical appearance and functionality of scars.