Scar Treatment
- Scar Treatment aims to improve the appearance, texture and sometimes the functionality of scars.
- There are different types of acne scars such as rolling scars, box scars, & ice-pick scars.
- We have a customized solution to your problem which is subsequent to an elaborate consultation and standardized assessment procedure.
- The following are the different types of treatment procedures we offer are Subcision Microneedling, Radiofrequency Technology, Scar Excision, Dermal Fillers, Intralesional Injections for Keloids, Hypertrophic Scars, Peels
Subcision
In this, the scarred area is first addressed with local anesthesia and the bands that hold the base of the scar to the underlying structures are released using needles. This reduces the scar depth.
Pixel Laser Resurfacing
- This is a state of the art fractionated Erbium YAG Laser from world renowned Alma Lasers. This works on the proven principle of ablative fractional resurfacing modality using the safest wavelength for colored Asian skin (as opposed to the more aggressive carbon dioxide laser).
- Pixel is extremely effective in stimulating collagen production and improves almost all types of scars and lines. It gives your skin a dramatically rejuvenated appearance as it encourages younger skin to emerge.
- The color and texture of your skin gets rid of blemishes giving it the perfect makeover. This is an almost painless procedure when combined with a numbing cream and can be completed by our dermatologist in barely 15 minutes.
- Sometimes a special technique called Shouldering May be done where the sharp edges of box scars are destroyed with the controlled use of erbium YAG laser in its pure ablative mode.
- This converts the clearly demarcated scars into those with gradually sloping cosmetically superior scars, which respond better to pixel resurfacing.
SCAR EXCISION : This is an effective method for dealing with deep scars. This process involves excision of the scar with a small pen sized punch to ensure that the scar is removed completely. This is done under local anaesthesia to minimise discomfort. Ideally, the edges of the normal skin are stitched together to create an almost imperceptible shallow scar. This is then blended with the pixel resurfacing to enhance its cosmetic appearance.
Dermal Fillers
If you are looking for a quick fix, then this is right option to make you happy. In this, the acne scars are filled up with Hyaluronic acid which is a natural substance produced in the skin. Hyaluronic acid may stay back in the place filling up the scars for a period of 6-8 months and later it is slowly digested by the body enzymes. At YCDC, we use only US FDA approved fillers. Dermal fillers can be done as a lunch hour procedure with minimal discomfort under the affect of anesthetic cream.
Intralesional Injections for Keloids,Hypertrophic Scars
Sometimes, instead of pits one may have raised bumpy scars after acne heals which are called hypertrophic scars. If they continue to outgrow the size of prior pimple it becomes a keloid. In this case, we give certain injections into those scars to stop them from growing in size and also to flatten them as much as possible. These injections are done at two to four weekly intervals till the desired result is achieved.
Peels
If you are suffering from flat scars or pigmented scars then the peels at YCDC are the apt treatment. Within 4-5 days, the top layers of skin peel off and reveal clear unblemished skin.
Pimple Scar Treatment
Sometimes, instead of pits one may have raised bumpy scars after acne heals which are called hypertrophic scars. If they continue to outgrow the size of prior pimple it becomes a keloid. In this case, we give certain injections into those scars to stop them from growing in size and also to flatten them as much as possible. These injections are done at two to four weekly intervals till the desired result is achieved.
Why YCDC?
Clinics for acne scar treatment:
- Expert in-house cosmetic dermatologists with years of experience and knowledge in treating all types of acne scars.
- Advanced USFDA approved equipments are used to ensure efficacy and safety.
- Microneedling radiofrequency technology, skin peels, TCA cross peel, subcision, punch excision, fillers, and other clinical treatments at one place for your comfort.
- We know that every skin is different and so are the type of scars. Hence, our doctors customize the treatment based on individual needs.
- Our set tested protocols are followed throughout the treatment procedure which starts with initial comprehensive consultation till the end of every session of acne scar treatment.
- Extensive checklists and contraindications list are provided to the candidate post the treatment for optimal safety and efficacy. We know you would love to have your treatment in private thus we assign an individual consultation and service room to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scars are of different types based on their shape and texture. For instance, macular or flat scars are those which are dark brown or reddish in color. Rolling scars are those with gentle sloping edges and they are sunken below the surrounding skin. There are Boxcar scars which have sharp edges and are sunken like craters, whereas the Ice Pick scars appear like deep pits looking like large open pores. There are also Papular scars and Keloidal scars but most of the people are affected with a combination of Rolling scars, Ice Pick scars and Boxcar scars.
This is a completely painless process to a large extent as a numbing cream is applied and the whole session is completed within 20 minutes.
Within a span of 2-3 days.
The side effects are quite minimal such as swelling and mild redness. This can be managed by applying dermatologist prescribed topical antibacterial cream, sunscreen lotion and moisturizer.
It depends on the specific skin concern. Normally, a course of 4-6 sessions spaced out across a span of 1-2 months is considered to get satisfactory results.