Scars Treatment

The final size and texture of scars can vary depending on your skin tone and type, their location on the body, and the cause of the injury.

Fresh scars can have a pinkish to reddish color on the skin, but they will gradually fade and appear lighter or darker as it matures. In addition to being unsightly, some scars also may be itchy and painful. They may even make it difficult to move when the scar tissue appears near a joint or gets into the muscles.

The results from a scar revision procedure can vary depending on the type of treatment that you received. For example, a dermal filler injection can instantly raise the pitted acne scars but its results are usually temporary and you’d need touch-up treatments every few months to maintain its effects.

If you received fractional laser treatment, you may need more than one session to completely remove your scarring. A dermatologist may recommend getting at least 3 treatment sessions to see optimal improvements in your facial scars.

Although scars are permanent, proper scar revision treatment can improve their appearance over time. Some scars may also return so it’s best to consult with a specialist to know the right practices for taking care of your skin after an injury and preventing scar formation.

The treatment that you’ll receive will depend on the type of scar that you have. Additionally, your age, natural skin tone, and the period of how long you’ve had your scar can also affect the type of scar revision procedure that you will get.

At Dermatology and Skin Health, our board-certified dermatologists have the training and experience to diagnose your scar accurately and recommend the specific treatment that can help improve its appearance. Here are some of the minimally invasive scar revision treatment options that we offer:

Non-Invasive Laser Skin Resurfacing

Acne scars, hypertrophic scars, and fine line marks can be improved with the help of our laser treatments, like Fraxel®.

Dermal Fillers

Another effective treatment for facial scars is dermal filler injections. Facial fillers like Restylane® and Juvéderm® can be injected beneath the skin to improve a depressed acne scar. This treatment can also smooth out the surrounding wrinkles and folds to enhance your overall facial appearance. They can also support natural collagen production to improve the skin on the wounded area.

Scars are a very common skin condition that almost all people will have at some point in their lives. They can develop anywhere on the body where the skin was injured or wounded. Some of the most common types of scars are:

Fine Line Scars

These scars form after a minor wound or cut to the skin. They will initially appear as a raised scar and as the skin heals, it will flatten and leave a visible fine line or small mark. These scars can be itchy for the first few months but overall discomfort will disappear as it completely heals. Most fine line scars can appear lighter or darker than the surrounding skin of the injury.

Keloid Scars

Thick, rounded scars that form above the skin surface and appear larger than the wound are called keloid scars. They’re generally an overgrowth of scar tissue due to excess collagen produced at the injured area. This type of scar develops gradually and can appear within months after the skin damage.

They’re very distinct in appearance since they usually have a darker color than the skin surrounding the scar. Keloid scars can’t go away on their own so it’s important to see a dermatologist and get proper treatment.

Hypertrophic Scars

Like keloid scars, a hypertrophic scar forms when too much collagen is at the wounded site. However, these scars don’t expand and spread beyond the affected area. Hypertrophic scars appear raised on the skin surface but they can flatten and become less noticeable over time.

Depressed Scars

Also known as pitted or atrophic scars, these are marks that form just beneath the surface of the skin. It typically has a sunken look and appears like small indentations on the skin. A depressed scar gets more visible as you age as a result of the skin losing its firmness and elasticity. This type of facial scar usually forms after having acne or chickenpox.

Contracture Scars

A contracture scar is commonly a result of burns on the skin. This type of scar usually forms new tissue that’s tighter, thicker, and less flexible than your skin. As a result, burn scars can restrict your movement.