Scar revision and removal treatments can improve the appearance of scars, making them less noticeable, and smoother next to surrounding skin. Scar revision treatments may not be able to eliminate the scar all-together but can reduce the appearance and size compared to the rest of the healthy skin. Skin scars can result from injuries, accidents, burns and other trauma, our doctors and team use precision when treating the scar to improve its appearance.
Laser therapy has become one of the most popular and effective methods for scar revision, with its precise nature. Fractional CO2 Laser laser focuses a beam of light to vaporize the layers of damaged skin. This process in effect remodels the deeper layers of tissue. It is best when used to treat hypertrophic, keloid and atrophic scars. The procedure may require multiple sessions but improvements can be seen after 2-3 treatments. There is typically a downtime of a week to 10 days while the skin is red, or swollen and peeling.
Types of Scars Treated
- Hypertrophic Scars: Raised scars that develop when the body produces too much collagen during the healing process.
- Keloid Scars: Thick, often raised scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original injury or incision.
- Atrophic Scars: Depressed scars, like those caused by acne, chickenpox, or surgical wounds, where the skin is indented.
- Contracture Scars: Results from burns, these scars cause the skin to tighten and may affect movement.
- Stretch Marks: A form of atrophic scar that results from skin stretching during pregnancy.