Treatment for Scarring

At Danesh Dermatology, we treat every scar with a personalized, evidence-based approach. Whether your scars are raised, depressed, or discoloring your skin, our board-certified dermatology team uses advanced in-office procedures to safely remodel collagen, smooth texture, and restore clarity. From fractional lasers to microneedling and targeted injections, our goal is to deliver steady, measurable improvement with treatments selected specifically for your scar type and skin tone.

We offer treatment for ice pick, rolling, boxcart, and keloid scarring

In-Office Treatments We Use

Fractional & Ablative Lasers
Improve texture, depth, and coloration in atrophic and hypertrophic scars. Strong clinical evidence supports improvement after a series of sessions.¹

Microneedling / RF Microneedling
Ideal for pitted acne scars (ice-pick, rolling, boxcar). Stimulates collagen to gradually smooth depressions.¹

Types of scars and those that We Treat

Scars form when the skin repairs an injury with new collagen.

Types:

  • Atrophic scars: depressed scars from acne or trauma.¹

  • Hypertrophic scars: raised scars that stay within the wound.³

  • Keloids: raised scars that grow beyond the original injury; more common in darker skin tones.⁴

Results & Timelines

  • Atrophic scars: visible improvement after 3–6 sessions of microneedling or laser over several months.¹

  • Hypertrophic/keloid scars: steroid or 5-FU injections often soften thickness and firmness within 1–3 treatments.⁵

  • Laser therapy: proven long-term improvement in texture and discoloration when appropriately selected for scar type and skin tone.⁶

Our multi-faceted Approach for best results

The most effective results come from combining treatments:

  • Control active acne/irritation

  • Use in-office procedures together (laser + microneedling + injections)

  • Add topical support when needed

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¹⁰ DermNet NZ. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Overview.