Scar Revison                                    Photo Gallery Subcision Performed by a doctor. Using a fine needle to break-up scar tissue to stimulate collagen. Excellent for acne scarring and chicken pox scars. Results show quickly. Medical MicroNeedling Maybe combined with subcision. An excellent treatment for acne and chicken pox scars. A more natural approach to remodeling your own collagen. Performed by a doctor. IPL Photorejuvenation skin treatment has the unique capacity to treat multiple conditions. It can treat red scars and new stretch marks. IPL treats hyperpigmentation by reducing the effects of excess hemoglobin, which causes redness or purple coloration and the effects of excess melanin, which cause brown coloration. Cortisone  is injected by a physician into scars in an attempt to decrease the fibroblast overactivity. Multiple injections are usually necessary for improvement. Enlarged scars with a “heaped up” appearance are called keloids.  Keloids result from fibroblast overactivity. Elevated scars above the surface but are confined within wound boundaries are called hypertrophic. Surgical excision of the scar is another means to remove the overgrown skin. Unfortunately, this also creates a scar that may be even worse than the original. Fraxel Laser   Softens scars over a period of time. Usually requires 8-12 treatments. Longer waiting period for the collagen remodeling to take effect. Private Skin Care is located in Victoria BC Canada.  250.598-7056