Scar Treatment

Overview

Scar treatment approaches vary by type. Acne scars are classified into boxcar, icepick, and rolling types, each requiring tailored combinations. Ablative fractional laser regenerates tissue, subcision releases tethered scar bases, microneedle RF remodels dermal collagen, filler lifts depressed scars, and steroid injections flatten hypertrophic scars and keloids. Multi-modal combination therapy yields the best outcomes.

Mechanism

Different modalities address different scar pathologies: fractional laser creates microthermal zones to stimulate collagen remodeling and replace scar tissue; subcision uses a needle to release fibrous bands anchoring depressed scars; microneedle RF delivers thermal energy for deep dermal remodeling; cross-linked HA filler physically elevates depressed scars; triamcinolone injection suppresses excessive collagen production in hypertrophic scars and keloids. Sequential combination targeting multiple scar characteristics provides optimal improvement.

Effects

Improvement of acne scar depth and texture, smoothing of surgical and traumatic scars, flattening and softening of hypertrophic scars and keloids, overall skin texture refinement, and restored skin evenness.

Duration

3-10 sessions depending on scar type and severity; 4-8 week intervals; significant improvement over 6-12 months of treatment

Recovery

Varies by treatment: fractional laser 3-7 days redness and crusting; subcision 3-5 days swelling and bruising; filler immediate with mild swelling; steroid injection no significant downtime. Overall recovery depends on combination used.

Side Effects

Treatment-dependent: redness, swelling, bruising, and crusting (laser); bruising and temporary worsening appearance (subcision); filler-related risks; skin atrophy with excessive steroid injection. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk in darker skin types. Complete scar elimination is rarely possible; significant improvement is the realistic goal.

Price Range

100,000-500,000 KRW per session depending on treatment combination

Target Audience

Those with acne scars, surgical scars, traumatic scars, hypertrophic scars, or keloids seeking comprehensive scar improvement through multi-modal treatment.

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