Richmond, VA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/12/2015 -- While domestic abuse awareness is on the rise, one in four women will still experience domestic violence during her lifetime. The long-term effects of domestic violence can be severe, ranging from mental health issues to scars that serve as a daily reminder of trauma. To help domestic violence victims regain their quality of life, the Center for Scars in Richmond, VA, has taken a firm stance against the brutal acts and offers free scar removal for victims.
The Center for Scars, Richmond's only medical facility dedicated solely to scar repair and revision, is helmed by Dr. Travis Shaw, M.D. Dr. Shaw is well-known in the Richmond, VA, community and elsewhere for his medical spa practice that performs facial cosmetic procedures. Separate from this practice, Dr. Shaw's Center for Scars specifically addresses scars from surgery, acne and trauma. Since the Center for Scars' mission is to help its patients achieve the best possible healing outcomes, Dr. Shaw has made it a policy to perform free scar removal on victims of domestic violence in order to reduce its physical impact. In the end, Dr. Shaw hopes to help domestic victims feel empowered in the wake of trauma.
The Center for Scars takes a multi-modal approach to scar revision and removal. Since each body and each scar is unique, Dr. Shaw first consults with the patient and then devises a personalized treatment plan that will work best. He may choose a single treatment option or a combination of new and traditional methods, depending on the patient's needs. Treatment options include the highly effective technique of laser scar revision, which uses light to repair collagen distortion and skin discoloration.
With a free scar removal treatment and compassionate care from the Center for Scars, victims of domestic violence can begin the route to physical and emotional healing. For more information, visit the Center for Scars website.
About Center for Scars
The Center for Scars was founded by Dr. Travis Shaw, M.D., who was inspired by a trip to Kenya to specialize in facial plastic surgery and ENT. In addition to running a practice specializing in facial cosmetic procedures, Dr. Shaw also performs personalized scar revision and removal treatments at the Center for Scars, including free scar removal for victims of domestic violence. Since its foundation, the Center for Scars has helped hundreds of patients heal scarring from burns, trauma, surgery and acne.
For more information on the Center for Scars, visit http://www.centerforscars.com