Radiofrequency scar reduction
Scars don’t need to leave a permanent mark on our skin. Our scar repair treatments physically break down and reduce old scar tissue and stimulate the production of new collagen tissue to replace it. Our skin specialists can help you determine the optimal solution for treating your scars. We offer several highly effective, non-surgical treatment options to treat scarring caused by surgery, trauma or acne scarring.
Radio frequency scar reduction is used for repairing, healing and reducing visibility of surgical scars, stretch marks and acne scars. Radio frequency is an excellent modality used in combination with modalities such as CO2 laser therapy, in order to achieve maximum improvements.
Treatment details:
All scars, including acne scars, are tough patches of thick and damaged connective tissue. RF technology heats the treatment area to encourage tissue remodelling and stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin. Radiofrequency energy is effective in breaking down scars.
Radiofrequency uses radio waves to deliver heat energy into specific layers of the skin, protecting the top layers. The collagen is broken down and remodelled into its new, smoother appearance. Over time, the appearance of scars improves.
A local anaesthetic cream is applied a minimum of 30 minutes before the procedure. In some situations, local anaesthetic may be injected. Your clinical practitioner will move the handpiece across the treatment area in a stamping pattern. Most patients feel mild or no discomfort.
Yes, Radiofrequency is one of the safest cosmetic treatments offered because it works by heating the deeper layers of the skin, keeping the outer layers intact.
Radiofrequency is delivered using minimally invasive microneedles which are injected to a controlled depth into the scar, heat is then applied.
This treatment is suitable for any skin type, including most darker skin types.