Hypertrophic Scar Removal

Hypertrophic scars are caused because the body overproduces collagen. As a result, the damaged cells produce a raised scar much like a keloid scar. However, hypertrophic scars do not grow beyond the limits of the original wound like keloid scars do. Hypertrophic scars are more common. Because these types of scars do not grow very big, they tend to fade over time. While this type of scar is not life threatening, most people want to know how to get rid of hypertrophic scars because they can be unsightly.

There are a range of treatments for hypertrophic scars including natural skin care. Prevention is the first line of defense, but standard treatments include compression therapy, injections and surgery to excise the scars. Compression therapy entails applying pressure to the scar and the area around it. Reports have stated that by applying pressure to the scar, there is a reduction in the cohesive mess of collagen fibers. Some of the elements used in compression therapy include ACE bandages, elastic adhesive bandages, compression wraps, spandex or Lycra bandages.


For a long time, corticosteroid injections have been used as a common treatment to encourage hypertrophic scar healing. Corticosteroids reduce excessive scarring by reducing collagen synthesis, by altering glucosaminoglycan synthesis and by inhibiting the production of fibroblast proliferation during wound healing.
Another injection therapy includes steroid injections. In some cases, your doctor may choose to use steroid injections as the sole form of treatment. He may also incorporate a parallel form of treatment. Injections, such as collagen injections and fillers, can be used in the case of atrophic scars. However, this treatment is usually temporary.

Surgery is not usually the best option for a hypertrophic scar because any cut will reproduce the scar tissue. Nevertheless, if surgery is couple with other forms of treatment such as radiotherapy, corticosteroid and interferon injections, the results can be positive. Compression therapy is also a good option when hypertrophic scars are removed surgically. Deep massage with a hypertrophic scar cream that contains vitamin E will help soften the skin and make it more elastic. It also lubricates dry scar tissue and prevents them from reopening.

Massages are a natural way of flattening hypertrophic scars, and they can be very helpful in reducing the sensitivity and pain of a healed scar. You should only massage a closed scar, never an unhealed scar.