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. Unfortunately, until we raise awareness and educate people on burn safety, we continue to deal with the after effects of burn wounds which are scars.

Types of Burns

Burn scars depend on the type of burn. Several factors including the person's age, size and depth of the burn are what determine the burn's severity. Most commonly, burns are categorized by depth into degrees from first to third. First degree burns are the most minimal in damage and affect only the epidermis, the surface layer of the skin. They are characterized by pain, redness, and swelling. These are the least serious and it is possible to prevent burn scars with proper treatment. 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 outer layer (epidermis) and the under lying layer of skin (dermis) and causes redness, pain, swelling, 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 ointment and make sure the burn area stays clean. A third degree burn is the most serious as it affects the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis which results in the charring or whitening of the skin, with coagulated vessels visible through the surface. These burns affect so deeply into the skin that they damage skin tissue and often cause the skin to feel numb. Treat third degree burns like second degree while getting the person to a medical professional as quickly as possible.

Types of Burn Scars

The process to heal burns is similar to other wound healing which means that it is likely to result in scarring. The three major types of burn related scars are keloid, hypertrophic and contracture. Keloid scars are thick and raised and grow beyond the area of the wound. Hypertrophic scars have a similar appearance to keloids, but will not progressively grow beyond the area of the wound. A contracture scar is a permanent tightening of the skin that may affect underlying muscles and tendons, limiting mobility.

Surgical Procedures

There are two major types of surgical burn scar removal procedures that can help conceal scarring due to burns: 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 can smooth the surface of the skin, but will not remove the scars. A skin graft is a surgical procedure where a piece of skin is transplanted from one area 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. The majority of skin grafts are successful, however some require additional surgeries if the initial graft does not heal properly.

Natural Burn Scars Treatment

These surgeries are common, but they are not always successful in removing scars, and tend to be expensive. Luckily, modern science and organic skin care products have come together to offer a new ingredient found to have amazing regenerative properties. Helix Aspersa Muller is an all natural serum proven to help your body dissolve damaged scar tissue with enzymes and use the remaining amino acids to rebuild healthy skin cells. This compound also serves as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and deep moisturizer. Choose an organic Helix Aspersa Muller burn scar treatment product and your scars will naturally fade into beautiful smooth skin.