Jennifer Kish, DO, FACEP Seriously Skin
Bryan J. Michelow, MD Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Jennifer Kish (Seriously Skin) and Dr. Bryan Michelow (Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery) have teamed up to treat those tough, thick scars that can be unsightly.
What are scars?
Healthy skin consists of two layers (Epidermis and Dermis). However, after an injury to the skin, be it a cut, a burn or an operation, the skin will heal with a scar. Scar tissue consists of collagen fibers.
Because of this difference, scars are visible.
Why do I get scars?
If the injury to the skin is superficial, like an abrasion or a "road rash" following a fall, the skin will heal from the uninjured deeper dermal cells. A scab may initially form. As the wound heals, the scab falls off leaving healthy skin.
If, however, the wound in the skin is deep (full thickness) then the natural healing is with scar tissue. Scars are pink when they are healing (immature scar) and turn lighter in color when fully healed (mature scar).
Unfortunately, scars can be unsightly. Some scars thicken (hypertrophic scar or keloid). Other scars widen or develop spider veins within them.
Will my scars disappear?
Fortunately, the majority of scars heal well and fade over time, becoming less noticeable. Because scars and natural skin differ, they will never disappear completely. Cover up cosmetics can help hide a scar.
What can I do about my unsightly scars?
Dr. Bryan Michelow cautions about treating your scar with surgical excision alone. "This may lead to a new, thicker, more unsightly scar then before."
The solution is to combine the expertise of the Plastic Surgeon with that of a "Seriously Skin" Specialist. Dr. Jennifer Kish offers additional specialized services with the aid of lasers, topicals and injectibles to manage those scars.
Some options available to clients include BBL (broad band light) treatment which allows for reduction of the scar’s pigment and brown hues.
Another option, the Micro Laser Peel, is used to reduce the raised effect of a scar and smooth out any Keloid scarring that may be present.
Finally, a Profractional treatment may be considered as the Profractional treatment allows the scar to heal in a more even fashion than a surgical procedure, reducing the size of the scar, and assisting the scar in replicating skin cells in a “non scarred” fashion.
Ask about these special options:
Jennifer Kish, DO, FACEP Seriously Skin, Chagrin Falls, Phone 440-247-3111
Bryan J. Michelow, MD, Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery, Beachwood. Phone: 216-595-6800
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