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Laser treatment for Surgical Scars and Traumatic Scars

Surgical scars are an inevitable result of any operation involving an incision. While many settle well, others can become red, thickened, stretched, indented, pigmented or a combination of these. Some scars may feel tight or itchy and can cause cosmetic or functional concerns.

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Surgical procedures that often leave visible or symptomatic scars include:

• Facial procedures – such as skin grafts or local flap repairs
• Breast surgery – including augmentation, reduction, or uplift
• Abdominal surgery – including abdominoplasty and caesarean section
• Limb and joint surgery

When to Start Laser Scar Treatment

It was once common practice to wait a year or more before considering treatment for a scar. We now know that earlier intervention, typically starting within days to weeks of suture removal, can positively influence how a scar heals.

Starting treatment early can:

• Soften redness
• Reduce thickening
• Prevent abnormal pigmentation
• Alleviate itching or discomfort

That said, it is never too late to improve a scar. Older scars can still respond well to laser with combination treatments.

What Laser and Energy-Based Treatments Can Achieve

• Reduce redness – Vascular lasers target the fine blood vessels responsible for pink or red scars.
• Even out pigmentation – Pigment-selective lasers reduce dark patches; fractional ablative lasers may help where the scar has lost pigment.
• Flatten raised scars – Fractional ablative lasers remodel collagen, helping hypertrophic tissue settle. Where there is keloid formation, adjunctive treatment can be added.
• Lift indented scars – Combined subcision and resurfacing can help sunken areas blend more evenly into the surrounding skin.

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What to Expect from Treatment

• Treatment can begin as early as a few days after stitches are removed.
• Sessions are usually spaced 6–12 weeks apart.
• A course of treatments is typically needed for optimal results.
• We select from a range of lasers depending on how the scar is behaving at the time.
• Local anaesthetic may be used, particularly for raised or tight scars. You may be asked to apply topical anaesthetic at home

Lasers and Other Devices Used at Midland Skin

Each scar is assessed individually. A tailored combination of the following may be used:

Ablative Fractional Lasers

• Lumenis Ultrapulse CO₂ (DeepFX/ActiveFX, SCAAR FX)
• Sciton ProFractional erbium:YAG (2940 nm)
• UltraClear 2910 nm laser

Non-Ablative Fractional Lasers

• Sciton Halo (1470 nm + 2940 nm hybrid)

Vascular Lasers

• Cutera Excel V+ (532/1064 nm)
• Sciton BBL

Pigment Lasers

• Lutronic Spectra Q-switched laser

Other Treatments

• Injectable medications: corticosteroids, 5-fluorouracil, botulinum toxin, hyaluronidase

Additional Scar Management Techniques

Laser treatment is often combined with other measures to support optimal healing:

• Silicone gel or silicone sheeting
• Scar massage
• Compression therapy

Key Points for Patients

• A consult is required where your scar is assessed and a treatment plan made taking into consideration your scar features
• Protect healing scars from sun exposure until any pink or brown colour has faded.
• Moisturise and gently massage the area once the skin surface is fully intact.
• Attend follow-up appointments so your treatment can be adjusted as the scar evolves.

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