Many people experience the aftermath of scars from surgery, injury, or acne, which can be frustrating from an appearance perspective. At Flower Mound Plastic Surgery, we want to share all our skin care secrets, so your insecurities no longer linger. When it comes to minimizing the appearance of scars, specifically surgical scars, these treatments can make a huge difference. Two of the most effective treatments in this regard are microneedling and ProFractional laser therapy, and we offer both at our med spa. These procedures promote collagen production through stimulating the body’s natural healing process. As we dive into discussing microneedling and ProFractional laser therapy we will touch on the differences between them as well.
Microneedling: Boosting Skin Regeneration
Microneedling utilizes small, fine sterilized needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These injuries alert the body to produce new collagen and elastin, improving the texture and tone of the skin. Over time, microneedling can help flatten raised scars and lighten them so they aren’t as noticeable.
For those with mild to moderate scars microneedling will become your favorite treatment. As collagen production is stimulated you will begin to see an improvement in skin texture and better absorption of topical products, such as moisturizers and serums, which will aid in healing. We recommend using VitalDerm MD Dr. Drew’s Skin Rescue post-treatment to compliment your microneedling treatment. This medical-grade product supports skin restoration after treatments or surgical procedures and will help boost the wound recovery process. As your collagen production increase post microneedling the Dr. Drew’s Skin Rescue will assist in improving the skin barrier providing you optimal results.
ProFractional Laser: Advanced Precision for Deep Scars
ProFractional laser therapy is a more advanced laser resurfacing technique that uses a fractionated laser beam to target deeper layers of the skin. The laser creates tiny, controlled microchannels in the skin, leaving surrounding tissue untouched. This allows for faster healing and more targeted treatment of scar tissue. By going deeper into the dermis, ProFractional laser triggers the body’s natural repair processes, generating new collagen that helps improve the appearance of deeper or more severe scars.
ProFractional laser is particularly beneficial for more extensive or stubborn scars, including deeper surgical scars, hypertrophic scars, and even acne scars. The precision of this laser technology allows it to target the exact areas where scar tissue is most problematic, leading to a smoother, more even skin surface.
Finding the Perfect Treatment/ Procedure
All scars are unique, and it’s important to find a personalized approach that addresses your skin concerns. The first step is to consult with one of our skin care experts so they can evaluate which treatment, or procedure will best benefit you. For example, microneedling may be used on more delicate areas or to treat lighter scars, while the ProFractional laser can target deeper scars or areas where the skin needs more intensive treatment. Please don’t hesitate to call our office to make an appointment so we can get started on the journey to skin rejuvenation. We have locations in Flower Mound, Castle Hills, Allen, Prosper, Argyle, and Clearfork, TX!