Thanks to the refinement of a number of dermatologic techniques, scar can be treated with a variety of safe, effective procedures that improve the appearance of a patient's skin and boost the patient's self-esteem.

Your doctor will design a combination of treatment approaches based upon type of scar, medical history and the status of recent clinical studies.

The goals of treatment are to identify the types of scar (atrophic or hypertrophic) and prescribe appropriate treatment to minimize existing scars and the psychological stress.

Non Ablative Laser Rejuvenation (NALR) treatment

The NALR treatment distributes laser energy as heat beneath the skin's layers without affecting the outer layers of the skin (the epidermis). The heat energy exfoliates dead cells and stimulates new cell growth which reduces scars and restores the skin integrity.

Non Ablative Collagen Stimulation (NACS) treatment

Non Ablative Collagen Stimulation (NACS) uses the long pulsed NdYAG laser at 1320 nm for collagen stimulation. The non ablative long pulsed NdYAG (1320nm) received the US FDA approval for management of atrophic scars.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment

The IPL treatment distributes light energy as heat beneath the skin's layers. The wavelength and energy level is selected based on the skin type for selective stimulation of collagen cells. It can also be used to treat hypertrophic scars and keloid.

Radio Frequency treatment

This technique uses radio frequency energy to heat beneath the skin's layers. The RF energy induces heat within the dermis and stimulates new collagen growth, resulting in reduction of atrophic scars.

Subcision and Dermal Fillers

Subcision is a common procedure to treat fibrotic scars. The base of the fibrotic scar (at the dermal layer) is normally anchored by fibrous bands. Subcision releases this fibrous band and reduces the depth of the fibrotic scar. Dermal fillers can be then injected into the scar area to reduce them.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a new method of managing scar by injecting minute amounts of pharmaceuticals very superficially into the skin. This procedure, somewhat similar to tattooing medications onto the skin, is almost painless and helps to improve scar and restore skin radiance.

Microdermabrasion (MDA)

MDA involves abrasion of the skin using a continuous flow of crystal. This stimulates new cell growth, reduces scar and restores skin integrity.