Pigmentation Treatment
Comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for all forms of facial and body pigmentation.
Laser Scar Removal
Overview
Laser treatment improves the colour, texture and pliability of a scar by remodelling the collagen within it. Vascular lasers reduce redness, and fractional lasers soften raised or tethered scars. Scars cannot be removed — the honest outcome is a scar that is flatter, paler and less noticeable, and early treatment gives a better result than late treatment.
Benefits of this treatment
Improves colour and texture
Reduces redness and softens raised or tethered scars through collagen remodelling.
Works on multiple scar types
Surgical, traumatic, and burn scars can all be treated, with the approach adjusted to each.
Best results with earlier treatment
Newer scars generally respond better than very old, long-established ones.
How the procedure is performed
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1
15 minutes
Assessment
The scar’s age, colour, texture and cause are assessed to plan the right laser approach.
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2
20–40 minutes
Treatment
Vascular lasers reduce redness; fractional lasers soften texture and release tethering, often combined in the same course.
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3
10 minutes
Aftercare
Cooling and specific skincare instructions are given for the following days.
Recovery and aftercare
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Days 1–3
Redness
The treated scar and surrounding skin may look flushed, similar to mild sunburn.
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Days 4–7
Settling
Redness fades; any fine crusting resolves.
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Weeks 6–12
Progressive improvement
Texture and colour continue to improve well after each session, as new collagen forms.
Risks and side effects
Temporary redness
Can last longer than expected in some individuals.
Pigment changes
Temporary darkening or lightening around the treated scar, more common in darker skin tones.
Incomplete improvement
Very old or deep scars respond less predictably than newer, more superficial ones.
Rarer complications
- New scarring — Extremely rare with correctly calibrated settings, but a risk of overly aggressive treatment.
What it costs
What affects the price
Scar size and type
Larger or more complex scars (needing combination techniques) cost more per session.
Number of sessions
A full course (typically 3–6 sessions) is usually priced as a package.
Frequently asked questions
No — the realistic goal is meaningful improvement in colour and texture, not complete removal. Anyone promising full removal is overstating what is achievable.
Most scars are treated once initial healing is complete, generally from around 6–8 weeks, though this varies by scar type.
Typically 3–6 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart, depending on scar severity.
Related
Treatments patients also consider
Laser Acne Scar Treatment
Fractional laser and combination treatment for atrophic and boxcar acne scarring.
Under Eye Dark Circles Treatment
Targeted treatment for pigmented, vascular and hollow-related under-eye shadowing.
Laser Face Lift
A non-surgical combination of resurfacing and tightening for early facial ageing.
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