At PERK Plastic Surgery, we try to control all the factors we can control to improve the appearance of your scars. The goal is to make unsightly scars look more similar to the surrounding skin.
The appearance of the scar depends on the following factors:
Keloid scars
Keloid scars are raised nodules that appear due to an injury. Keloids may be itchy, and painful. They are common in clients with darker skin and common in areas like the ear, neck, chest and shoulders.
Hypertrophic scars
Hypertrophic scars are made of thick scar tissue that appears at the site of a wound. Hypertrophic scars may be red, raised, uncomfortable or widened.
Acne scars
Acne scars are reminders of previous areas of acne. They are usually discolored and depressed.
Pigmented or widened scars
Scars can also be more or less pigmented than the surrounding skin. The scar can also become widened due to chronic stress on the scar.
Browse our before and after gallery, as a glimpse of what’s in store for you.
“I am 100% happy with the beautiful job Dr. Lee did. I am so glad I put my complete faith in Dr. Lee’s expertise. I am a 54-year-old grandma, but I feel beautiful, inside AND out. Just know that trust is the key to getting the results you desire.”
Scar treatment varies by what the scar looks like and how long you have had the scar. The best way to see if a scar can be improved is through a customized consultation with Dr. Lee or one of our skilled providers. If a scar was repaired with poor technique, the scar can often be revised surgically.
Scar rehabilitation includes treatment with microneedling, steroid injections, nanofat, laser resurfacing, photorejuvenation, injectable and topical medications. Scars will never disappear. However, the appearance can be greatly improved.
Most scar treatments can be performed in the office and done under local anesthesia. After treatment, it’s normal for the scar to worsen in appearance before it improves. Scars take time to heal and can take up to one year to reach their final appearance.
