Burn Scar Treatment in Antalya

After a burn, the skin produces new collagen to repair damaged tissue. Healing does not progress in the same way for everyone. Some marks become less noticeable over time, while others remain raised, firm, red, dark or lighter than the surrounding skin.

• Depth and size of the burn
• Time required for the wound to close
• Whether infection occurred
• Location on the body
• Skin colour and wound-healing characteristics
• Sun exposure
• Tendency to develop hypertrophic scars or keloids
• Previous treatments

Red burn scars

Recently healed scars may remain red because of increased vascularity. Their stage of maturation helps determine the appropriate approach.

Dark or light burn marks

A burn may leave brown pigmentation or areas that are lighter than the surrounding skin. Skin type and sun exposure are particularly important when assessing pigment changes.

Raised and firm burn scars

Raised scars confined to the original wound may be hypertrophic, while scars extending beyond the original borders may represent keloids. These conditions require different approaches.

Depressed or uneven scars

Some burn scars cause depressions, roughness or a visible difference in level compared with the surrounding skin.

Itchy or tight scars

Burn scars are not always only a cosmetic concern. Itching, tenderness, firmness, tightness or restricted movement are considered during planning.

There is no single treatment suitable for every burn scar. The examination considers when the burn occurred, whether the wound has fully closed, and the scar’s colour, thickness, firmness and surface texture.

Symptoms such as itching, pain, tightness or restricted movement, along with skin type, pigmentation risk, keloid history and previous treatments, are also reviewed.

The resulting individual plan may include observation, skin care, sun protection, medical treatments or device-based procedures.

Treatment is selected according to the clinical characteristics of the scar. Not every option is necessary or suitable for every patient.

Medical scar care

Once the wound has fully closed, selected patients may be advised to use silicone-based products, moisturisation, sun protection or other medical scar-care measures. Product selection should reflect the scar type and healing stage.

Treatments for raised scars

For hypertrophic or keloid-type scars, dermatological treatments aimed at reducing elevation, firmness and associated symptoms may be considered.

Laser and device-based procedures

Different laser or energy-based procedures may be considered according to the scar’s colour, vascularity, thickness and texture. Not every laser is suitable for every burn scar. Device and energy selection must be individualised, especially in darker skin types where pigment changes may occur.

Combination plans

A scar may have redness, elevation and textural irregularity at the same time. A staged combination approach may therefore be considered for selected patients.

No method can guarantee complete removal of a burn scar. Treatment aims to reduce its visibility, improve the colour and texture, and relieve symptoms such as itching or tightness where possible.

The degree of change varies according to burn depth, scar age, healing characteristics and individual response to treatment.

Scar management should be assessed after the burn wound has fully closed, but not every procedure begins at the same stage. Sun protection and medical scar care may be prioritised early, while the timing of laser or device-based procedures depends on scar maturation.

Older burn scars can also be assessed. Their age does not automatically prevent treatment, although realistic expectations should be discussed after examination.

1. The burn history and previous treatments are reviewed.
2. The scar’s colour, height, firmness and texture are examined.
3. Skin type and pigmentation risk are assessed.
4. Suitable options and realistic expectations are discussed.
5. A staged or combination plan is prepared if needed.
6. Response is reassessed during follow-up.

The number of sessions varies according to the scar and its response. A fixed session count or guaranteed result is not given before examination.

At the clinic of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüray Hügül in Muratpaşa, Antalya, burn scars are assessed according to their clinical features and the patient’s skin characteristics.

An individual dermatological plan is prepared after examination for patients visiting from Muratpaşa, Lara, Konyaaltı, Kepez and surrounding districts of Antalya.

The type of burn scar and its suitability for treatment cannot be determined conclusively from a photograph alone. A dermatological examination allows the scar to be assessed and appropriate options to be explained.

This page provides general information and does not replace diagnosis, emergency care or individual medical advice. Suitability and treatment planning are determined after a dermatological examination.