Scar Treatment

All three types of scars look very different and require treatments tailored to their tone, texture, depth, and level of damage to your skin. Fortunately, our dermatology center in San Diego is home to over 50 lasers to help bring patients the best results for smooth skin possible. Contact us today to schedule personalized scar treatment.

Fractional Laser Resurfacing

Fractional Laser Resurfacing is one of the best laser treatments for diminishing body and facial scars. Due to its targeted therapy, the laser can be adjusted to treat almost every kind of scar, be it acne, surgical, or trauma related.

Laser resurfacing works to penetrate deep within the skin and scar to rejuvenate the appearance by providing an evener skin texture, tone, and color. Though patients may see excellent results after just one treatment, sometimes multiple office visits are necessary depending on the severity of scars present.

Popular fractional laser devices our board-certified dermatologists use include:

• Fraxel DUAL
• Fraxel Re:Store
• Fraxel Re:Pair
• Clear + Brilliant
• UltraPulse

Active/Deep FX

Active FX targets the outer layer of the skin, inducing collagen production and addressing fine lines, while Deep FX penetrates deeper into the dermis, treating more profound wrinkles and scars through stimulation of collagen remodeling. Combined, these fractional laser treatments provide comprehensive skin resurfacing with varying depths of penetration.

Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling

Potenza RF microneedling targets acne scars by employing tiny needles that puncture the skin, creating micro-injuries. Simultaneously, radiofrequency energy is delivered into the deeper layers, stimulating collagen production and promoting skin remodeling to improve the appearance of acne scars.

ResurFX

The ResurFX system targets scars by utilizing non-ablative photo-fractional laser technology, penetrating deep into the lower dermis without damaging the skin surface. With a single pass of the handpiece, it efficiently stimulates collagen production and initiates the skin’s healing process, offering a quicker and safer approach to scar reduction with comparable or superior results to other fractional resurfacing systems.

Picosure

Picosure targets scars by employing picosecond laser technology, delivering ultra-short pulses of energy to break down scar tissue without causing extensive heat damage to surrounding skin. This innovative approach stimulates collagen remodeling and promotes the gradual fading of scars, offering a more precise and less invasive solution for scar revision.

Vbeam

Vbeam targets scars using pulsed dye laser technology, which emits a concentrated beam of light that is absorbed by the hemoglobin in blood vessels within the scar tissue. This process reduces redness, promotes collagen production, and enhances the overall appearance of scars, making Vbeam an effective option for scar treatment.

SCAAR FX by Lumenis

As the newest addition to the UltraPulse fractional C02 laser, SCAAR FX has unparalleled capabilities that allow it to achieve advanced resurfacing for severe scarring. Deep skin conditions can be treated with this laser to improve, repair, and enhance the condition of the skin.

Until recently, fractional resurfacing treatments have only been able to penetrate 1mm under the skin. While such treatments are effective for more superficial damage, they do not adequately address extensive scarring. SCAAR FX offers numerous benefits for patients who have deep scars that have damaged the skin and limit healthy movement. SCAAR FX treats severe skin lesions that require synergistic coagulation and ablation for advanced resurfacing.