Scar treatment

Depressed scars, raised scars and marks that are only discolouration are different problems and are treated in opposite ways.

Treatment time: 20–60 min
Downtime: 2–7 days
Sessions: 3–8 sessions

How it works

A depressed scar is a shortage of dermis, so treatment either prompts regeneration with laser or releases the fibrous tissue tethering it down. A raised scar such as a keloid is the opposite — tissue that overgrew — and is flattened with steroid injection. Red or brown marks left behind are pigment, not scar tissue, and fade with time.

Used for

Pitted marks left by acne
Scars from surgery or injury
Keloids that keep growing outward

Cautions

Scars soften; they do not return the skin to how it was
If you scar keloidally, treatment itself can create a new scar — diagnosis comes first
A recent scar is sometimes better left to mature

Aftercare

Sun protection matters more than usual during a course
Do not pick crusts or flaking
Improvement is gradual across sessions — do not judge midway

General information only; it does not replace medical diagnosis or advice.