Scar Removal
Whether from a past injury, a surgical procedure, an accident, or a childhood instance of chickenpox, physical scars carry stories. However, when a scar impacts your comfort, restricts your movement, or dims your self-confidence, modern aesthetic dermatology offers highly effective ways to remodel the tissue.
In a progressive derma-wellness philosophy, scar revision is about restoring the skin’s structural harmony. We cannot erase a scar completely, but we can drastically alter its texture, color, and depth so it beautifully blends back into your natural skin canvas.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, but it can be made significantly less noticeable. While it is biologically impossible to return injured skin to its exact pre-injury state, advanced dermatological treatments can improve a scar’s appearance, color, and texture by 50% to 80%, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the surrounding skin.
No, it is highly tolerable. For deep laser resurfacing or subcision, we apply a prescription-strength topical numbing cream (and sometimes a local anesthetic block) to ensure the entire treatment area is completely numb. Most patients feel only a warm, prickly sensation during the procedure.
SBecause collagen remodeling takes time, results occur gradually over a few months. Most structural scars require 3 to 5 laser or injection sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, to achieve smooth, optimal results.
They Can Help You
Because every scar has a unique depth, age, and cellular makeup, a single laser or cream will not yield optimal results. Dr. Anurag utilizes a tailored, multi-modality approach to remodel scar architecture from the inside out.
