Laser Scar Treatment (Scar Revision)
ABOUT LASER SCAR TREATMENT
Scars are a common skin condition that can be located on any area of the face or body. For many individuals, a scar is a reminder of a previous wound that once existed or a condition, such as acne, that created a disruption to the skin. While scars do not cause medical harm to patients and are generally not a problem, many people wish to have them treated so that their overall appearance can be improved. Based on where the scar is located, the type of scar that is being addressed, and its current state, laser scar revision can be performed. At Rosewood Medical Spa we offer the state-of-the-art Sciton laser platform system, which allows our experienced providers the ability to treat scars of varying types. Using Profractional Resurfacing, we can specifically isolate our laser light to target and treat the scar while leaving the nearby skin undisturbed. If you have a scar left behind from a prior injury and wish to improve its appearance, call our Midland, MI practice today to learn more about your options.
TYPES OF SCARS TREATED
Many types of scars can be improved with Sciton laser treatments. The type of scar you have, as well as its size and location, will help our providers decide how best to treat it. The most commonly treated scars are:
- Superficial scars
- Acne scars or “pitting”
- Keloid scars
- Hypertrophic scars
- Contracture scars
ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGIES
Treatments for laser scar revision are performed on-site in our Midland, MI plastic surgery and aesthetic center. The laser technologies we use to treat scars include Sciton HALO and Sciton Profractional, two innovative lasers that offer dynamic results when utilized by a professional.
Sciton HALO, the world’s first hybrid fractional laser, allows the operator to choose between non-ablative and ablative wavelengths, delivering precise treatment to a secluded treatment zone to improve results, protecting surrounding skin, and reducing downtime. HALO is paving the way for the future of laser scar treatment with a safe and reliable alternative to more invasive forms of scar treatment.
Profractional is Sciton’s solution for achieving a skin resurfacing result without requiring a patient to plan for a long recovery after their procedure. Unlike other methods of skin resurfacing, which removes the outer skin from the surface of the treatment site, Profractional treatment delivers thin ablative laser energy into specific areas of the skin, affecting significantly less skin and sparing surrounding tissues.
SCAR TREATMENT PRICING
Your laser scar treatment plan could include one or more sessions with the Profractional or HALO laser systems. The cost of your treatment will depend on this factor and whether or not our providers have recommended additional procedures and treatments to complement or amplify your results. During a consultation to discuss your needs and aesthetic goals, we will create a custom treatment plan and include a cost estimate so that you can plan for your treatments accordingly. To make your scar reduction more affordable, we may offer a package price.
EXPECTED RESULTS
Patients that have very light scars will see significant improvement after a laser session. In some cases, it is hard to detect if a scar even existed. For many, depending on the size and nature of the scar, a scar will still exist on the site, but patients note significant improvement. In addition, because of the technology behind our laser system and as time goes on, your body will continue to heal and replace old skin cells with new ones. For many patients, the results will continue to improve over many months.
IMPROVE YOUR SCARS
When you have a large, bothersome, or unattractive scar that troubles you, it is reassuring to know that there are options to reduce the size and appearance of the scar. Rosewood Medical Spa is proud to offer effective, innovative options that can help make it less obvious. After examining the shape, size, type, and depth of your scar, laser scar treatment with Sciton technology can be performed to help improve its appearance. We invite you to contact our Midland, MI plastic surgery office to schedule your scar treatment consultation.