Scar Revision
Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing excellence in patient care through personalized treatment plans.
Our team of facial plastic surgeons, clinic experts, and licensed estheticians has more than 50 years of combined experience in helping you achieve your desired results. We provide you with the most innovative and technologically advanced surgical and nonsurgical procedures and treatments to help you rediscover your natural beauty to look and feel your best.
Reasons for Scarring
Scarring can happen for several reasons. In cases such as acne, the infection below the skin causes our white blood cells to attack the bacteria, but they also destroy some healthy tissue at the same time, resulting in a depressed scar. Chickenpox scars are caused in much the same way. In other cases, a scar may be raised due to trauma to the skin from the outside, such as a cut. After assessing your scarring, your physician will discuss which of our treatment options is most appropriate to get you the best results.
Scar Treatment Options
In some cases a combination approach may be recommended. For example, a vascular laser may be used to reduce red, raised scars, while an ablative laser may be used to smooth out or contour irregularities caused by the scars. Dermabrasion, or smoothing the surface of the scar and surrounding tissue, is another frequently used tool, especially for those seeking acne scar removal. Which methods are used depends on several key factors regarding your scar and possibly may include all of the above mentioned treatment options.
Indications
- Acne scarring
- Chickenpox scars
- Ice Pick scars
- Any depressed scars
- Raised scars
- Red/Brown Scars
Benefits
- Reduced depth of scarring
- Smoother skin
- Reduction in redness of scarring
Learn More with a Consultation
Are you interested in learning more about Vadnais Heights, Eagan & Woodbury Scar Removal? Schedule a consultation with our staff to find out if it is right for you.
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Before + After Results
View before and after photos of surgeries performed by facial plastic surgeons Dr. Christopher Tolan, Dr. Garrett Griffin, Dr. Zachary Farhood and Dr. Anna Bakeman in Minneapolis, MN.