Scarred for Life? Not Anymore; Beauty News on Treating Scars

Roslyn, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

We literally wear the story of our lives on our skin. Our largest organ is subject to a host of injuries, burns, acne attacks, bites, rashes and surgical incisions over a lifetime, all of which can leave enduring marks. But a disfiguring scar isnt always inevitable, nor does it have to be permanent, says Dr. Joshua Fox, founder and director of New York & New Jersey-based Advanced Dermatology, PC & the Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery. We now have some keys ways to help prevent scars, and even treat existing scars so theyre much less noticeable.

What Causes Scars to Form?

After any kind of an injury, the formation of a scar is dependent on a number of factors, according to Dr. Fox: