Until recently we thought once a scar always a scar, but not any longer. We can now take care of the scars with the latest in Fractional Laser technology. A scar is an unpleasant reminder of a healthy body process, created when your skin repairs a wound caused by an accident, infection, inflammation, or surgery. Scars vary in shape and size. They may start out red and thick and fade over time, or turn flat, sunken, or lumpy — leading you to wonder about cosmetic procedures to eliminate them.

These days, skin laser technology has advanced to the point where much can be done to treat scars. With a laser, scars can be lessened significantly and possibly erased, depending on their severity.

Fractionated Laser Resurfacing with CO2 Laser

This precise laser therapy uses tiny beams of light that penetrate deeply into the skin. The result is dozens or even hundreds of microscopic holes where skin cells have been removed, surrounded by healthy skin. The holes help break down old skin cells while stimulating collagen production within the deeper skin layers. The surrounding healthy skin helps to quickly heal the damage done by the laser therapy, resulting in fresh, new skin cells.

Topical anesthetic will prevent pain. This therapy is much less invasive and requires little to no recovery time — it also doesn't produce the same amount of skin improvement as full-fledged laser resurfacing. Patients usually experience redness or minor swelling that fades within a few days. You’re likely to need three to five treatments, spaced out at least 3 to 4 weeks apart.

The type of treatment that will be most effective for you depends on the type of scar you have. A consultation with us will determine the best strategy.

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