Laser resurfacing improves thickness, texture, and surface irregularities by reorganising dense or disordered collagen.
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When it comes to scar management, the difference is not the device — it is the depth of medical expertise guiding every step.
Your treatment is performed by a doctor — from start to finish.
No delegation.
No dilution of expertise.
No fragmented care pathways.
Keloid scars form when the skin produces an excessive amount of collagen during the healing process after an injury, surgery, acne, or inflammation. This overproduction of collagen causes the scar tissue to grow beyond the original wound, resulting in a raised and sometimes firm scar.
Their appearance can vary depending on factors such as genetics, skin type, the location of the injury, wound tension, inflammation, infection, and how the wound is managed during healing.
Although keloid scars cannot always be completely eliminated, early treatment and appropriate medical therapies can help reduce their size, relieve symptoms such as itching or discomfort, and improve their overall appearance.
Surgical scar treatment is not simply aesthetic refinement — it is controlled tissue remodelling aimed at improving both form and function.
Vascular laser specifically targets excess blood vessels within a scar, making it highly effective for reducing persistent redness.
Laser resurfacing improves thickness, texture, and surface irregularities by reorganising dense or disordered collagen.
Intralesional injections using a combination of 5-fluorouracil and corticosteroids are commonly used to treat keloid scars. These medications help reduce inflammation and collagen overproduction.
Silicone gel or silicone sheets are commonly used to help soften and flatten keloid scars by improving hydration and regulating collagen production during healing.
Pressure therapy applies constant compression to the scar, which can help reduce scar thickness and limit further growth of the keloid over time.
Treatment package
1 combined 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and corticosteroid injection sessions
1 vascular laser treatment
Silicone gel for daily home use
Goal
slow down collagen overproduction, reduce inflammation, and prevent the keloid from continuing to enlarge
Expected improvement
The scar typically becomes softer, flatter, and less red, with improvement in symptoms such as itching or tenderness.
Treatment package
3 combined 5-FU and corticosteroid injection sessions
3 vascular laser treatments
3 Co2 laser for thicker areas of the scar
Silicone gel for daily home use
Pressure therapy
Goal
reduce scar thickness, control further keloid growth, and improve the overall texture and appearance of the scar.
Expected improvement
The keloid becomes significantly flatter and softer, redness is reduced, and symptoms such as itching, discomfort, or tightness are improved.
Treatment package
5 combined 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and corticosteroid injection sessions
3 vascular laser treatments
Silicone gel for daily home use
Pressure therapy
Goal
Remove the keloid, reduce the risk of recurrence, and achieve long-term control of scar formation.
Expected improvement
The scar is significantly reduced in size and thickness, with improved skin appearance and a lower likelihood of the keloid returning.
Scar revision is generally safe when performed by a skilled professional, but like any medical procedure, it carries potential risks and complications.
Many clinics optimise for throughput.
We optimise for outcome.
These are medical decisions — not technician-level tasks.
Scars cannot be erased entirely; however, with appropriate early intervention and evidence-based treatment, their visibility, texture, and associated symptoms can be substantially improved
Scar tissue behaves unpredictably. It demands:
Depth control
Energy calibration
Anatomical awareness
Experience with complication management