Treatment of hypertrophic scars - the hazards of hypertrophic scars
Hypertrophic scars are the inevitable byproduct of the body's wound repair process. In a broad sense, without scars, there would be no healing of wounds. The main component of scar tissue is fibrous protein. The production and deposition of collagen in scar tissue increase the strength of the wound, which is generally beneficial. However, from an aesthetic perspective, it is harmful. Moreover, if the scar tissue formation is insufficient, the damaged tissue cannot obtain normal tension, which can lead to many complications. For example, weak scars at abdominal wall incisions may split open again or gradually bulge out to form an abdominal hernia under the pressure within the abdomen. Conversely, if the scar is excessively formed, it can cause serious problems in appearance or function. The harm caused by scars depends on their nature and characteristics, as well as the secondary fixation effect on deeper tissues.
Warm reminder from the Medical Aesthetic Center of the Guangdong Armed Police Hospital:
Thus, compared to the original tissue after injury, scars are always an imperfect replacement. From a mechanical point of view, its tensile strength is weakened; from a nutritional perspective, it creates obstacles for the exchange of oxygen and nutrients; from a functional perspective, it causes deformities and dysfunction in the damaged tissue; and from an aesthetic perspective, it destroys the appearance.