Scars & Texture
Surgical & Injury Scars
Scars from surgery, injury or burns can be made flatter, softer and less visible with laser, injections and scar revision. Board-certified dermatologists usually start treatment within weeks of healing for the best outcome.
Overview
Early laser and silicone care can significantly reduce scar visibility. Older scars still improve with fractional resurfacing.
At a glance
Treatment options
Silicone, pulsed-dye laser for redness, fractional laser for texture, steroid injections, subcision, surgical revision.
Timing
Begin once the wound has closed.
Sessions
Three to six sessions a month apart.
Frequently asked questions
When should scar treatment start?
Ideally soon after the wound heals.
Can old scars improve?
Yes, though more slowly.
Is scar treatment covered by insurance?
Some functional scar treatments may be; cosmetic ones usually are not.
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Choose a specialist
See a board-certified dermatologist, not just a “skin clinic”
In Korea, only about 1 in 10 clinics that treat skin is run by a dermatology specialist (피부과 전문의). Specialists complete a four-year dermatology residency and a national exam. Our directory lists only clinics in the Association of Korean Dermatologists’ specialist search. This page is general information, not medical advice.