Scar Treatment
Regenesis offers non-surgical laser scar removal treatments which can improve the appearance of existing scars in as little as one treatment. Scars often stem from chronic acne, but clients also develop scarring after surgery or a traumatic injury, Scars can be classified as:
- Keloid
- Hypertrophic
- Ice pick
- Boxcar
- Rolling scars
Whatever the cause, Dr. Hudson can formulate the best treatment plan which will yield the most optimal results over time, based upon the patient’s specific skin type. Often a combined treatment approach is necessary and provides the best results. Examples of such treatments include the use of dermal fillers, fractional laser skin resurfacing, microneedling, chemical peels, and injection of steroid medication. In the past, scars were frustrating and highly challenging to treat, but today’s most advanced laser skin technology can smooth away scars by working beneath the skin’s surface. At Regenesis, we use the state-of-the-art Cynosure® Icon™ laser for laser treatment of acne scars, surgical, burn and traumatic injury
scars. Fractional laser scar treatments are an effective, nonsurgical way to treat and improve the appearance of scars. It is a quick and simple procedure that is well tolerated and requires little-to-no downtime with minimal discomfort.
How it works
Laser scar treatment focuses multiple micro-fine columns of laser energy to target deeply into the dermal layer of skin treating the support structure and breaking down scar tissue. The Palomar Icon laser heats the dermis, a deeper layer of skin, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are required to fill in ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars. As both collagen and elastin grow and remodel over time, the formerly depressed areas grow smoother, tighter, and less noticeable in appearance.
The Icon laser targets scars in a variety of ways. If you have excess tissue, like with keloids and hypertrophic scars, the Icon laser targets that tissue to break it down. Fractional laser treatments smooth the skin to improve skin tone and appearance. Laser treatments target blood vessels in the scar tissue and reduce redness. The body’s natural healing process clears cells and older, damaged tissue, and replaces it with fresh, new collagen and elastin — the crucial building blocks of normal-looking skin. Collagen continues to be remodeled for up to six months following a laser treatment.
faqs
It depends on how severe your scars are, but most clients experience scar reduction within 3 to 7 treatments. Dr Hudson will customize a scar-removal treatment to suit your individual needs.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely erase or remove a scar, but Dr Hudson can dramatically improve the cosmetic appearance of a scar by minimizing the scar’s appearance and thickness. The goal is to leave behind the least visible scar possible, ideally one which is imperceptible or nearly so.
You can expect to experience some minor discomfort during treatment. As such, a topical numbing cream is applied before the treatment to numb the skin. Depending on the surface area being treated, it may take up to 30 minutes to perform the treatment.
Minimal downtime is required following treatment. The client may resume their normal activities. Clients should expect to experience some mild swelling, and
temporary redness. These effects usually disappear in a couple of days. Recovery times vary, but it may take 3 to10 days for your skin to heal. Dr Hudson will provide aftercare instructions immediately following treatment. Results are not always instant. It may take weeks or months before you see maximal results.
costs
The cost of scar treatment depends on the size of the surface area treated and the method used to treat the scar. Please schedule a complimentary consultation to determine which treatment option is best for you and to provide a better estimate of pricing.
results
*Individual results may vary with different patient experiences.
*A series of treatments may be required for desired results.