If you are seeking effective scar removal, we offer a specialist Scar Paring procedure at our Leamington Spa clinic.
Treatment is suitable for almost anyone; most skin types, men and women over the age of 18 with ‘depressed’, pitted (or what people sometimes refer to as ‘ice pick’ or ‘crater’) scars, for example, those resulting from acne or post-chicken pox scarring.
In the scar paring procedure, the hardened scar tissue fibre is effectively pared away beneath the scar using a needle, in order to encourage the formation of new soft and healthy non-scarred skin to take its place.
Scar paring is a targeted treatment, involving careful work on the scar tissue, meaning trauma to the surrounding area can be kept to a minimum.
While Scar Paring may be the best treatment for you, we have other options which might be appropriate and can be used in conjunction with this, including dermal filler products (such as Profhilo) to fill depressed scars and boost skin health. We will always assess and discuss options with you during a thorough consultation prior to any treatment.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and book a consultation if you are concerned about scarring – it can be a very individual phenomenon and many questions can be answered face-to-face. If you have any initial queries we will do our best to help if you get in touch with us via phone or email.
Scar rejuvenation is a treatment for depressed or pitted scars, the kind left behind by acne or chickenpox. The main technique Rosie uses is called scar paring. A fine needle is used beneath the scar to release the tough, fibrous bands that pull the skin down. Once the scar is released, the skin can lift, and your body lays down new collagen in the space underneath. The aim is a smoother, less noticeable scar.
Scar paring works best on soft, rolling depressed scars, the wide, shallow dips that give the skin an uneven texture. These are common after acne and chickenpox. Some boxcar scars and small, flat surgical or injury scars can also improve. Very deep, narrow “ice pick” scars respond less well and often need a different approach. Raised scars, including keloid scars, aren’t suitable for this treatment. Rosie will look at your scars at consultation and tell you honestly what improvement to expect.
This is likely to depend somewhat on where the scarring is and how you feel about it. You might expect some redness following the treatment and keeping the area clean and dry, for example, avoiding activities which dirty it or cause sweating in the area, could impact on some activities you might undertake. It is also important to use a high sun protection.
If you ever have any questions or concerns at all following any procedure please do not hesitate to contact us – we are always happy to assist and place great importance on your post-procedure care.
We apply a strong numbing cream before treatment, and most people find it very manageable. You’ll feel pressure and some scratching or pulling sensations under the skin. Treating a larger area takes longer and can feel more uncomfortable towards the end. Rosie works at your pace and you can take breaks whenever you need to.
Some lift is visible straight away, although swelling makes it hard to judge at first. The real improvement builds over the following weeks and months as new collagen forms. Because scar paring releases the scar and your skin rebuilds itself underneath, the improvement is long-lasting. Scar treatment improves scars rather than erasing them, so expect them to look softer and less noticeable rather than gone.
We don’t treat skin with active acne breakouts, because the acne needs to be under control first. If you’ve taken the acne medication isotretinoin recently, we’ll usually wait until enough time has passed since your last dose. We won’t treat you if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an infection in the area. We’ll discuss it first if you tend to form raised or keloid scars, have a bleeding disorder, or take blood-thinning medication. Rosie takes a full medical history first and will only go ahead if it’s safe and likely to help.