A total of 90 patients (test [MEBO Scar ointment], n=40; control, n=50) were recruited in the study. All patients underwent elective surgery between February 01, 2013 and December 30, 2013.The majority of patients in the test group were female (n=30, 75%) with female to male ratio of 3:1; however, all participants in the control group were female. The mean age of the patients was 30 years (range: 10–60 years)(Table 1). There were no statistically significant differences between the test and control group with respect to type of surgery (Table 2)and type of incision (Table 3). Thyroidectomy was the most frequently performed surgery in the test group (30%), while breast mass excision biopsy was the most common in the control group. Revisional …show more content…
MEBO Scar ointment was found to producesignificantly better outcomes from the perspective of aestheticsin comparison to the control group. Overall, itching relief was observed in 97.5% patients; texture was normal in 50% and soft in 47.5%; scar shrinkage in 97.5%; skin color was close to normal in 75% and light in 22.5% (p<0.001, for all parameters) (Table 4). In this study ,there was no adverse effect or allergy were recorded in test …show more content…
It regulates the ratio between epithelial cells and collagen fibers as well as changes in their morphology. The imbalance of collagen metabolism and its arrangement is attributed to many factors which result in increased synthesis of collagen by fibroblasts and myofibroblasts, which in turn inhibit the activity of collagenase, leading to extensive scar hyperplasia. Matrix changes, mainly changes in fibronectin and mucopolysaccharides, result in scar stiffness. MEBO Scar Ointment can accelerate the re-arrangement of twisted collagen andreduce proliferation of fibroblasts, thus restricting scar hyperplasia. [11,13,14,15 ,21] The accumulation and synthesis of mucopolysaccharide can also be reduced once local tissues are compressed, thus reducing generation of collagen and the corresponding scar tissue. [11] Moreover, massaging the MEBO Scar ointment onto old scars can potentially reduce blood supply within scars, decrease synthesis of collagenous fiber, and,reduce α2-M (alpha 2-macroglobulin) globulin of collagenase in serum which facilitates collagenase activity and speeds up disintegration of collagen in old scars,this facility by applying MEBO scar ointment .
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When microdermabrasion removes the outer layer of skin the body then goes into a healing mode that promotes the making of new healthier cells. Microdermabrasion is like when one sustains an injury to his skin and the body sends treatment molecules to heal the damage. Mariane Fernandes conducted an experiment with the aim to evaluate the effects of microdermabrasion on skin rejuvenation. Fernandes stated in her article “Effects of microdermabrasion on skin rejuvenation” in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy that “Microdermabrasion treatment promoted skin rejuvenation through an increase in skin thickness due to an increase in epidermal thickness and collagen organization” (Fernandes 26). Acne weakens and thins the skin epidermal layers, causing acne scars. Microdermabrasion heals the weak, thin, and fragile skin, which makes the skin smooth and more resistant to other damaging conditions. Doctor Bruce M. Freedman an aesthetic plastic surgeon and assistant professor of plastic surgery at Georgetown University also analyzed the dermatological changes associated with microdermabrasion in “Clinical and histologic changes determine optimal treatment regimens for microdermabrasion” in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment. Freedman’s experiment also yielded results of an increase of epidermal thickness
Over the last 50 years, the esthetics industry has grown tremendously. At one time, it was all about luxury and pampering the client with services that make them feel relaxed. Now, it also implements specific skin treatments that target skin conditions, such
The Beauty Industry being such a wide market of services and products include providing for the care of our skin, hair, selling of perfumes and cosmetics (“What is the Beauty Industry?”2014) and now developing more extensively into basic cosmetic surgery and treatments, now gives society a big opportunity to pamper and nourish themselves in more extensive ways. Throughout this essay, the branches of dermatology and dermal therapies will be explained; common skin disorders and specifically a treatment called ‘Ultrasonic Peeling’ and how it can potentially help with skin disorders imposed today will be explored and described in detail. After the investigation of what Ultrasonic Peeling is and how it works, I will also state my opinion on how well I think the treatment benefits its users, give my evaluation if I would consider using it, what I think the positives and negatives are and in scenario, assess whether it is a treatment that more salons should consider offering.
This treatment is considered to be effective for the removal of acne scars. This avoids the use of taking medicines and applying ointments. However, the treatment must be done by an experienced and specially traine...
One of the leading reasons as to why cosmetic surgery should be banned is because of some serious, and neglected, risks that patients may encounter when put under the knife. To be more precise, a procedure that one may see to be harmless and basic may carry out just as many negative affects as a serious one. In “Clinical Risk,” Mercer (2009) states, "All cosmetic treatments are medical interventions, and every medical intervention has a complication and failure rate”. The paraffin being injected in the faces of people who get Botox done, for instance, may overtime spread into unwanted places that would cause the sagging of the face, contrary to the whole purpose of this procedure. Sometimes the negative effects are not seen immediately, but over the course of life become more apparent. When one has a more serious surgery the risks obviously boost drastically. A vast amount of blood loss is also a major threat in such operations. One may simply die of excessive bleeding even after the surgery is done, meaning that you are not only in danger when under the knife, but even when you are finished from the procedure (whether it be a success or not). Moreover, statistics prove that most people that even though a high number of people get surgery done, a higher percentage get a second one of those same surgical operations done later on due to not being satisfied with the results the first time around. It is this factor that aids and results in the unhealthy obsession.
The market opportunity attached to Renovo is considerable scar reducing products. It was evaluated that there was about sixty million applications received related to scar preventions, which is well above the expectations of the company (Yitshaki, 2012). Also, opportunities are available in veterinary applications. The demand for innovative scar free treatments is currently at surge in the U.S as well as in most nations
Description: - Acnes scars of different type. Some are permanent like and some are likely to be cured. So the treatment options can be adopted according to the type and severity of the acne.
Today plastic surgery has been considered to be relatively simple and easy. Due to these advances in these types of procedures, there has been a decrease in risk factors when undergoing elective surgery and augmentation. Today’s medical techniques in the cosmetic world have allowed for better outcomes in cosmetic surgeries and success rates easier to achieve. Things such as, recovery time have usually inhibit ones daily function and activity, have been reduce and become more efficient. In our generation finding a plastic, it has become easy to find plastic surgeons that are reputable and have obtained years of experience, with a click of a button. These surgeries have become relatively convenient and successful, but due to medical advances there rise in variety of the type of surgeries available. The most common surgeries include liposuction, breast implants, Brazilian butt lift and Botox. Today medical advances have allowed for surgeries such as alterations to genitalia, stomach fat, eyelids, and more. These new surgical options have become convenient and proficient in helping to improve almost any physical feature an individual chooses to change or fix on their body. According to Northwestern University Medical School, “advances in technology will accomplish another transformation of the specialty, notably the recent advances in tissue engineering, the
Cosmetic surgery is becoming a trend world-wide today because humans can never be fully satisfied in terms of looks; however, this type of surgery has many serious perils rather than some benefits that we already know.
Marcus, Miriam. “Ten Plastic Surgical Risks You Need To Know.” Forbes, n.p. 10 October 2007. Web. 17 February 2012.
The normal wound healing process mainly consists of four main stages being haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation or new tissue formation, and tissue remodeling or resolution. For a wound to heal well the above mentioned stages should occur in a sequential and orderly manner. Disturbances, abnormalities and delays in any of the above stages may lead to impaired healing or even chronic wounds. In adults, this process of normal healing takes place in the following steps (1)rapid haemostasis (2)appropriate inflammation (3)mesenchymal cell differentiation, proliferation, and migration to the wound site (4)suitable angiogenesis (5)prompt re-epithelialization and (6) proper synthesis, cross-linking, and alignment of collagen to provide strength to the healing tissue.
In cosmetic surgery, it could hurt physically. The side affects can lead to skin irritation or worse. Hykra (2005) reports that depending on the procedure and the area in which the plastic surgery is done, dangers include apparent tissue damage, abnormal looking features, nerve or sensory damage, discoloration of the skin, destruction of tissu...
In its nature, collagen is like the backbone of the skin and is responsible for its elasticity and structure. It’s also responsible for replacement of dead skin cells with new ones giving the skin a radiant