Scar Removal Treatments: Laser & Radiofrequency Scar Reduction

Rarely does a person get through life without a scar or two. Scarring is part of the body’s natural healing after an injury, illness or accident that damages the skin. When tissue is wounded, the body releases a protein called collagen that builds up in the damaged area. While these protein fibers heal and strengthen the wound, they can also cause raised and discolored skin to remain.

Unfortunately, scars don’t usually go away on their own. Clinical research proves what people with scars already know: scars (especially on the face) make people more self-conscious and less confident about their appearance.

Fortunately, Grand Rapids area residents can finally say goodbye to annoying, embarrassing, and unsightly scars thanks to multiple revolutionary scar removal treatments now available at SpaMedica.

In this article, the skin care experts at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids explain the differences between our laser and radiofrequency scar removal procedures.  

Laser Scar Removal

SpaMedica in Grand Rapids offers the revolutionary CynoSure Icon 1540 fractional non-ablative laser to perform scar reduction. This advanced laser offers our Grand Rapids patients incredible results, with minimal discomfort, and little to no downtime.

Using advanced laser technology, Icon Laser scar removal targets and breaks down the tissue comprising unwanted scars. The laser energy delivered to the scar tissue triggers the body’s natural healing process – stimulating the skin to repair itself so the scars disappear over time. Perfect for both surgical and acne scar removal – as well as scars from injuries and accidents- the Icon Laser enables our Grand Rapids patients to obtain the smooth, even, clear skin they have hoped for.

The Icon Laser scar removal procedure delivers specialized pulses of energy to the treatment area using the latest, most advanced, customizable laser technology. Once the skin of the targeted area fully absorbs the energy, over the next few weeks, the body’s healing process will cause new, healthy skin cells to develop in its place. After undergoing Icon Laser Scar Removal, our Grand Rapids patients will begin to see their skin’s coloration and smoothness continue to improve incrementally over time as the body continues to rebuild and repair the cells in the treated area.

Depending on the size of the treated area, Icon laser scar removal only takes about half an hour to complete. Most of our Grand Rapids patients see significant scar reduction in as few as 3 treatments! Deeper or more extensive scars may require five or more rapid treatments. Because everyone’s needs are different, we offer an individualized treatment plan for each of our laser scar removal patients.

Unlike many other laser treatments, people of almost all skin types and tones can safely receive the Icon 1540 for scar reduction.  Most Grand Rapids Icon laser scar removal patients experience very little downtime and can often return to their normal daily routines once they leave SpaMedica GR.

 Radiofrequency Microneedling Scar Removal Treatment

Up until recently, the only effective treatment for permanent resurfacing and reduction of severe scars was either painful plastic surgery or lasers that came with considerable pain and downtime. But revolutionary new Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling uses the body’s own healing process to smooth and repair scar tissue, naturally, inexpensively, and with little to no downtime.

Even better, Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling is safe for even the darkest skin tones, unlike most other lasers. And because radiofrequency microneedling uses the body’s own regenerative processes to repair scars, it is 100% natural and virtually free from complications or side-effects when performed in a clinical setting like SpaMedica in Grand Rapids.

Radiofrequency microneedling is an affordable, minimally invasive treatment performed in our Grand Rapids office. The Morpheus8 system uses ultra-fine medical needles to create small but very deep channels in the skin. The microscopic “injuries” caused by the needle pricks stimulate the body’s natural wound healing processes – activating the production of new collagen and elastin, which are the building blocks of healthy skin.

And when radiofrequency is delivered in conjunction with microneedling for acne scars, studies have proven that it leads to exponentially more rapid improvement of scarring than microneedling alone.

The radiofrequency thermal energy is delivered deep into the lower layers of the skin (dermis) through the extremely fine and deeply inserted microneedles – which further helps activate the skin’s cellular repair process. Scarred and damaged skin cells are replaced by new, healthy, tissue as the collagen and elastin fibers resurface the skin and fill in the scars!

Other Scar Reduction Treatments at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids

In addition to the Icon Laser and Morpheus8 Microneedling, SpaMedica in Grand Rapids also offers Microdermabrasion, and IPL Photofacials that can reduce skin texture irregularities and improve the appearance of milder scars.

IPL Photofacial treatment for scar reduction is particularly effective for reducing the appearance of red scars. The wavelength of the IPL beam specifically targets the redness of the scar. The beams of light pass through the outer layers of the skin, and only penetrate the pigment of the scar. So, no damage is caused to the surrounding skin tissue, while the red cells are destroyed – leaving the scar less visible.

Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive procedure that can renew overall skin tone and texture, improving the appearance of milder scaring, with zero pain or discomfort. Using crystal-free diamond tip technology Microdermabrasion with dermalinfusion simultaneously exfoliates the rough and damaged outer layer of skin and infuses the deeper layers with nutrients for a radiant and rejuvenated complexion with no downtime. 

Microdermabrasion can effectively exfoliate scars, especially acne scarring. Additionally, the exfoliation and infused nutrients stimulates collagen production, which “fills in” scars and leaves the skin with a smoother texture. With each additional microdermabrasion treatment, the appearance of the scars is gradually reduced further during this comfortable and relaxing procedure.

Scar Reduction Treatments | Grand Rapids

Our multiple, state-of-the-art skin resurfacing treatments at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids offer effective alternatives to painful and expensive plastic surgery or aggressive ablative lasers, that require long recovery times.

Icon laser skin resurfacing and Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling offer highly effective scar reduction with very minimal downtime, and a minimum of discomfort. IPL can eliminate unsightly redness of scars. And microdermabrasion offers relaxing exfoliation that can help resurface and rejuvenate scarring in a luxurious and pampering environment.

Schedule a scar reduction consultation at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids and we will help you choose the scar reduction treatment that is right for you!

Grand Rapids Scar Reduction Treatments: (616) 888-3890