Scar Revision

Our Dermal Clinicians are qualified and experienced in the treatment of scars and scar remodelling.

Scars we treat are:

• Acne scars including active infection.

• Traumatic scars  including recent and existing scars.

• Surgical scars  

Surgical scars:

Whether you are considering cosmetic surgery or have had surgery, our clinicians are qualified in pre & post cosmetic surgery advice and treatment to optimize your outcome.  Cosmetic surgery consulting is also available by phoning the clinic on (03) 8686 5786.

 Professional Liaison with your Cosmetic Surgeon

• Our clinicians will liaise with your cosmetic surgeon of choice or recommend consultations with several
  leading surgeons.

Dermal treatments &  Scar Management

• Various in clinic treatments are recommended to improve healing, bruising, relieve pain and swelling and to optimize final result.

Post operative Wound/Scar Management

• Post surgery, the incision can be treated to improve the surgical scar appearance.
  Various modalities are used, depending on the site, stage of healing and appearance.   

                

Traumatic Scars:

 

New scars are treated immediately; when sutures are in place or post suture removal to achieve the best possible result.

 

Existing scars are treated by stimulating the healing processes in the skin. Micro wounding is necessary to re-model the scarred area. Various techniques are used depending on the type and age of the scar.

Both new and old scars are treatable; Fraxel Laser treatment  and Medical Skin Needling  offer the best results   

Scars acquired through accidents and burns are treated to improve healing and to improve their aesthetic appearance.

Types of scars

• Atrophic - indented or depressed scar with loss of colour and bulk
• Hypertrophic  - raised scar with excessive formation of scar tissue, limited to wound area
• Keloid  - An excessive formation of scar tissue which grows beyond and above the  wound and may infiltrate into healthy tissue.

Whether scars are hypertrophic, Keloid or atrophic, treatment can achieve great results.

     

Acne Scars:

Acne scarring is treatable with a variety of non surgical modalities depending on the type of scar. Most commonly, acne scars are indented, raised and/or pigmented.

Traumatic scar and Acne scar treatments may incorporate any one or a combination of modalities:

• Moderate to severe acne scarring will require either a course of 3 to 5 treatments with medical  Skin Needling or Fractionated Laser resurfacing

• Mild acne scarring including brown/red marks will respond to a course of medical IPL photorejuvenation  or   Acne Red light treatment  including active acne

Other modalities are often incorporated depending on the individual condition: Dermaroller, Medical microdermabrasion, chemical peeling, RF skin tightening,  Alkaline scar remodelling and silicone gels for hypertrophic scars.  It is essential that our clinicians assess the type of scar and plan a program that is individualised.

An appointment to assess the scar and to discuss treatment modalities available can be made online or by phoning the clinic on

(03) 8686 5786