Scar Treatment
Hypertrophic Scars
Atrophic Scars
Atrophic scars develop when the healing process is insufficient, specifically due to reduced collagen and fibroblast production during tissue regeneration. These scars are characterized by being sunken or depressed, often smaller or flatter than the surrounding healthy skin. Atrophic scars usually occur after injuries that affect only the superficial skin layers (epidermis and upper dermis), but can also result from poor wound healing, infections, or excessive use of corticosteroids that inhibit collagen production. Clinically, atrophic scars may present as pits or indentations in the skin and are often seen in individuals with a genetic predisposition for weaker healing.
Keloid Scars
Keloid scars form due to excessive collagen production during wound healing. Unlike other scars, keloids extend beyond the original wound boundaries, making the scar larger than the injury itself. These scars are typically raised, firm, shiny, and initially red or purple, which may fade over time, but the scar remains prominent and elevated.
How do scars develop?
Scars most commonly result from wounds and injuries. Besides injuries, several other causes can lead to scar tissue formation, including:
- Surgical scars
- Burn scars
- Acne scars
Scar Therapy in Our Clinic
Innovative laser technologies represent the new standard in removing these unwanted skin changes. Our clinic is equipped with numerous lasers, allowing us to create individualized treatment protocols tailored to each patient.
Pixel RF: The Pixel RF Accent device combines microneedles with radiofrequency energy to treat scars. This treatment creates microscopic wounds in the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production, which helps reduce scar visibility and improve skin texture. A series of treatments is recommended. Recovery usually takes a few days and may include redness and mild swelling.
Hybrid CO2: The Alma Hybrid CO2 laser is an advanced technology combining ablative CO2 laser and a 1507 nm laser to effectively treat various types of scars, improve skin tone, and stimulate regeneration. This treatment is especially effective for acne scars, post-surgical scars, and injury scars. The CO2 laser works on the skin’s surface layers by removing damaged cells and creating micro-injuries that promote regeneration. The 1507 nm laser penetrates deeper without removing the surface layers, stimulating deeper collagen production and improving elasticity, which is particularly beneficial for atrophic (depressed) scars. Side effects are usually mild and temporary, including redness, dryness, or slight irritation, resolving within a few days.
DYE VL: The advantage of Dye VL therapy in scar treatment lies in reducing redness. Dye VL is particularly effective in diminishing the redness of scars such as hypertrophic scars or keloids. By targeting blood vessels, the laser reduces their visibility and promotes faster skin healing. Multiple treatments are usually necessary for optimal results.
Cellbooster Lift: Cellbooster Lift is a treatment used to improve skin tone and quality as well as to reduce scar visibility. It involves injections of special active substances that stimulate skin regeneration, revitalize the skin, enhance hydration, and reduce the appearance of scars.
The Cellbooster Lift cocktail typically contains a combination of active ingredients such as:
Hyaluronic acid — helps deep hydration and stimulates collagen production
Amino acids: arginine, lysine, valine, glycine, and proline — promote skin renewal and improve elasticity
Vitamins B, C, and E — support natural skin regeneration and improve skin structure
Juvelook Collagen Stimulator: This collagen stimulator is based on PDLLA (Poly-D-L-lactic acid), a biocompatible material used in aesthetic medicine to stimulate collagen production. PDLLA activates fibroblasts in the skin to produce their own collagen, which is crucial for skin renewal, improving firmness and elasticity, and reducing scar visibility.
The collagen produced gradually fills in scars and improves skin texture. Juvelook treatments involve injections directly into the treated skin areas.
The active substance is gradually absorbed, stimulating collagen production.
Several sessions are typically required, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, depending on the patient’s needs.
Recovery time after Juvelook treatments is usually minimal as the procedure is minimally invasive.
The application of nourishing cocktails aims to provide long-term skin health and vitality by:
- Restore skin structure and subcutaneous tissue
- Even skin texture and complexion
- Effectively treating scars
- Improve skin tone
Scar subcision
Subcision is a minimally invasive technique used to treat atrophic scars, especially those caused by acne, injuries, or other skin damage. It is highly effective for depressed scars because it helps lift and even out the skin.
The procedure involves inserting a specialized cannula through a small needle puncture under the scar. The needle is used to break the fibrous tissue that binds the scar to deeper skin layers.
This tissue causes the pulling and indentation of scars, so when it is released, the scar becomes less pronounced. Several treatments are usually necessary for the best results, and the number of sessions may vary depending on the scar type. Side effects and recovery may include mild swelling, bruising, and slight discomfort.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Our doctors create individualized treatment protocols. Most commonly used laser procedures are almost painless, especially when combined with collagen stimulators and peelings.
Yes, combining treatments is the best approach for reducing scars of various origins, as well as stretch marks.
Yes, it is possible. Depending on the type, size, location of scars, and individual skin characteristics, the problem may require fewer or more treatment sessions.
