Removing scars and strech marks

Laser scar and/or stretch mark removal is a minimally invasive, advanced approach to scar treatment that achieves excellent results with minimal recovery time.

During the treatment, powerful fractional laser technology is used to reduce the visibility of scars without damaging the surrounding tissue.

Scars are significantly less visible with just a few quick, light treatments, leaving behind smoother, more attractive skin.

The treatment is performed using the ablative fractional Erbium laser MCL 31 Dermablate, which reduces the size of the scar, smoothes the surface, and transforms those raised scars, which are redder and slightly lumpy, into more aesthetically acceptable, softer, and lighter scars.

The treatment gradually creates new, healthy and smooth collagen that replaces the uneven and ‘lumpy’ one in the scars.

The effect of laser scar and stretch mark removal is progressive, meaning that the results become more visible over a few months.

The scar fades and its color gradually adapts to the rest of the skin.

If you have realistic expectations for laser scar removal, you will be satisfied with the results. In most cases, several laser treatments are needed to achieve the maximum effect.

You can find details about this laser treatment, as well as the entire offer of laser treatments at the Bagatin Polyclinic, in our Guide, which you can download at the link below.

A scar can never be completely removed, but its visibility can be reduced. Since every skin is individual and heals differently, we recommend that you start laser scar removal treatment after a consultation to determine the condition of the skin, or scar. Old scars will not disappear without a trace, but they will be softer, flatter and lighter than they were before the treatment.

Not all potential clients are desirable candidates for laser scar removal.

People who suffer from skin conditions such as psoriasis, cystic acne, and dermatitis are not ideal candidates. Furthermore, people who are using certain medications such as isotretinoin for acne should stop using the medication at least six months before treatment.

To make the scar as easy to treat as possible, we recommend that you start treatment as soon as possible after the wound has healed.

During your initial consultation, your doctor will assess the condition of your scar or stretch marks and decide if this treatment is right for you. If not, there are other treatments that can help reduce the scar, such as microneedling therapy like the SkinPen , which stimulates the skin’s own regeneration processes. Microneedling involves micro-fine needles that precisely perforate the skin, making small, targeted punctures, thereby stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin, which are essential for building new skin.

If you want to reduce the visibility of a large scar, keep in mind that the treatment will need to be repeated several times. In most cases, the best results are seen after two to three repetitions of the laser treatment.

Laser scar removal is based on long pulses of micro-precise laser light that penetrates deep into the sublayers of the skin, treating the supporting structure.

The body then naturally rejects the old, damaged tissue and replaces it with new collagen and elastin – key ingredients in building skin.

It is a quick and simple procedure that is easily tolerated and requires very little or no recovery time.

Unlike other laser treatments, in this one we treat stretch marks or scars with hot laser beams to stimulate deep structures under the skin to grow and form new cells within the scarred tissue.

The goal is to replace it with this new, softer layer of cells. Therefore, you can expect a feeling of heat or tingling during the treatment.

Since the scar itself does not hurt due to the loss of sensory cells, local anesthesia is not necessary in most cases. The healthy skin around the scar may look red for a few days, like, say, skin after excessive sun exposure.

Immediately after the treatment, a small scratch-like scar appears on the treated area, after which a small scab will appear.

The treated area can sometimes be protected with an adhesive patch, which is removed after two to three days. If the procedure was minor, a patch is not necessary.

Typical side effects include temporary redness and swelling that may only last a few days.

There is also a small risk of persistent itching, redness, and blistering, as well as the risk of skin pigmentation, burns, and bruising that can result in scarring.

Fortunately, these complications are quite rare. As with any medical procedure, be sure to discuss any questions and concerns with your doctor.