Scar removal treatments

Whether post-surgery or injury-related, Dr. David Ong and the team at Studio Aesthetica specialise in advanced, non-invasive scar treatments to address everything from keloid scars to burn scar contractures and acne scars. We have various treatment options that can reduce the severity and appearance of both new and aged scars, helping restore a smoother, more natural skin texture.

Scar formation and healing

Scarring is a natural part of the healing and regenerative process when the dermis layer of the skin is damaged. This process begins with inflammation, where blood vessels in the area expand to allow for more blood flow, bringing nutrients and immune cells to the injury site.

Collagen is a key protein that supports the scar formation process, collecting at the wound site to help rebuild the damaged skin’s structural integrity. As collagen accumulates, scar tissue forms, taking on a red and raised appearance as blood flow increases. Since scar tissue never returns to the state of the original, unharmed skin, scar removal treatments are usually the ideal option to reduce their appearance.

Scar treatment and scar removal at Studio Aesthetica

Whether you’re hoping to reduce the appearance of breast augmentation scars that form after surgery or target a scar from an injury, we offer various scar treatments to address your aesthetic concerns, including:

• LED Light Therapy

Red LED and Near Infra-Red (NIR) light enhance fibroblast activity, increasing collagen production to maintain the skin’s structural integrity. With the deepest penetration of all LED wavelengths, NIR also helps to fortify the body’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant defences, assisting in pain management and healing while protecting and repairing cellular damage.

• Steroid Injections

Steroid injections are ideal for those looking to reduce the appearance of hypertrophic and keloid scars — two types of raised scars that take on a rigid, thickened texture due to an overproduction of collagen during the wound healing process.

These injections shatter the collagen fibre bonds of the scar tissue under the skin, reducing the scar’s size while slowly altering its appearance. Typically, multiple and continuous treatments are necessary for optimal results, and these scar removal injections are also suitable for treating older scars.

• CO2 Laser Scar Removal

Deka Dot Therapy treatment involves the creation of tiny, precise holes (DOTS) in the skin, achieved by vaporising columns in the outer and middle layers of the dermis. By creating controlled micro-injuries, this scar treatment triggers an immediate healing response, including collagen and elastin synthesis and activating fibroblasts within the skin. CO2 Laser is extremely effective in remodelling scar tissue, leading to a noticeable improvement and reduction in the visibility of scars. For post-op patients, we recommend commencing this scar treatment no sooner than six weeks following surgery.

• iS Clinical Topical Protocol

This advanced scar removal method combines a powerful topical serum and balm. For surgical scars, this treatment should be commenced two weeks post-op and used in conjunction with silicon wound dressings to enhance and improve long-term results.

Book your scar removal treatment at Studio Aesthetica today

Whether you’re hoping to reduce the appearance of old scars or actively prevent the formation of scarring post-surgery, we offer scar removal methods that can be used in conjunction with other treatments to deliver optimal outcomes. Book your consultation with Dr David Ong orcontact us onlineto assess whether you’re a candidate for one of our advanced scar treatments.