Burn injuries have grown tremendously within recent years, and are considered a serious problem. Thankfully it has been in these past several years that medical professionals have truly begun to realize and understand the problems associated with burns. Statistics show that at least fifty percent of burn injuries could have been prevented. But, until we are able to spread more education about burn safety we will have to continue dealing with the after effects of burn injuries which are burn scars.

Types of Burns

The severity and type of burn scarring depends on the type of burn. The severity of the burn is determined by the person's age, as well as the size and depth of the burn. Most commonly, burns are categorized by depth into degrees from first to third. First degree burns affect the surface layer of skin, the epidermis. These cause pain, redness and swelling. With proper treatment of first degree burns it is possible to prevent burn scars. To treat, the skin should be flushed or soaked and then covered with a sterile non adhesive bandage to protect it from friction or pressure. A second degree burn affects the epidermis and the dermis, the top two layers of skin and can cause redness, swelling, pain and blisters. Damage can be done to hair follicles and sweat glands due to second degree burns. To heal burns of the second degree, you should elevate the injured area and cover it with a cool moist sterile bandage. Do not apply cold water, compresses, or any type of ointment nor allow the burn to be contaminated. A third degree burn affects the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis causing charring of the skin or a translucent white color, with coagulated vessels visible just below the skin surface. These burns are so deep that they do damage to the skin tissue and often leave the skin feeling numb. Treat third degree burns similarly to second degree, but make sure you get the person to a medical professional as soon as possible.

Types of Burn Scars

The process to heal burns is similar to other wound healing processes, and will almost surely result in a scar. The three major types of burn related scars are keloid, hypertrophic and contracture. Keloid scars are thick and raise above the skin's surface as well as grow beyond the site of the injury. Hypertrophic scars are thick and raised as well, but remain within the injury site. Contracture scars are those that cause the skin to tighten which can result in the tightening and limited mobility of underlying muscles and tendons.

Surgical Procedures

Two common burn scar removal procedures that help improve scar appearance are dermabrasion and skin grafts. Dermabrasion improves scar appearance, restores skin flexibility and function and corrects disfigurement due to injury. This procedure smoothes scars by shaving or scraping off the top layers of the skin. This is able to smooth the skin surface by will not actually remove the scars. A skin graft is a surgical procedure in which a piece of skin from one area of the patient's body is transplanted to another area of the body. General anesthesia is needed for this type of procedure and healing might take from 6 weeks to a few months to heal. Most skin graft procedures are successful, but some may require additional surgeries if the initial graft does no heal properly.

Natural Burn Scars Treatment

These two surgical procedures are common, but expensive and are not completely successful in removing burn scars. Luckily, organic skin care products have improved with modern science's discovery of an ingredient known for its regenerative properties. This serum, known as Helix Aspersa Muller, is all natural and proven to aid the body in dissolving damaged scar tissue with the work of enzymes and to use the remaining amino acids to regenerate healthy skin cells. This component is also successful as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and moisturizer. Choose an organic Helix Aspersa Muller burn scar treatment product and your scars will naturally fade into beautiful smooth skin.

BIOSKINCARE is a unique scar healing solution with its combination of Helix Aspersa Muller and other active botanicals. This natural skin cream eliminates damaged cells, regenerates healthy cells, and replenishes the lipid barrier of the skin to give you results beyond what other skin burn remedies can offer. Treat skin burns properly and continue the scar healing process with BIOSKINCARE to assure amazing results for less pain and expense in comparison to other popular surgical options. Use BIOSKINCARE and find yourself with healthy smooth beautiful skin.