Scar & Stretch Mark Treatments
At Dr. Olga Zilberstein Medical Aesthetics, we specialize in comprehensive treatments for scars, stretch marks, and acne scars in Brooklyn and Long Island. Utilizing advanced techniques such as micro-needling with PRF, RF micro-needling, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and Tixel therapy, we aim to rejuvenate and improve the appearance of your skin. Our personalized approach ensures that each treatment plan is tailored to your unique skin concerns, delivering effective and lasting results. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Olga Zilberstein to see which treatments are right for you.
Understanding Scars, Acne Scars, and Stretch Marks: Scars are one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat. They can be disfiguring and affect self-esteem.
Scars: Causes and Treatable Types
When the skin undergoes trauma or injury, the body naturally produces collagen to heal the damage. This process can result in a visible scar, with its appearance influenced by factors such as wound depth, skin type, location, age, and genetics.
Some of the most common treatable scars in aesthetic medicine include:
- Hypertrophic Scars: Raised, thickened scars that remain within the boundary of the original wound.
- Keloid Scars: Overgrown scar tissue that extends beyond the injury site, appearing firm and raised.
- Atrophic Scars: Depressed scars that form when there is a lack of collagen production during healing.
Scar removal treatments such as radio-frequency micro-needling, dermal fillers, PRF therapy, and chemical peels can significantly improve the appearance of scars by stimulating collagen regeneration and smoothing skin texture.
Acne Scars: Types and Treatments
Acne scars occur when severe acne leads to deep tissue damage, leaving behind pigmentation, indentations, or uneven skin texture. Professional aesthetic treatments can effectively reduce their appearance and restore smoother skin.
Here are the main types of acne scars that can be treated:
- Ice Pick Scars: Small, deep scars resembling tiny puncture wounds that extend into the dermis. These scars often require a trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel, which deeply penetrates to “reconstruct” and elevate the scar.
- Hyperpigmented Scars: Dark spots left behind after acne heals, best treated with chemical peels, PRF therapy, laser treatments, and lightening skincare regimens to gradually fade discoloration.
- Atrophic Scars: Indented scars caused by collagen loss, effectively improved with PDO or PLLA threads, RF micro-needling combined with PRF or Exosomes, and dermal fillers to restore lost volume.
- Boxcar Scars: Broad, shallow scars with well-defined edges, which respond well to RF micro-needling combined with PRF or exosomes, sub-cision therapy, and Tixel skin resurfacing to break up scar tissue and promote collagen remodeling.
- Rolling Scars: Wavy, uneven scars caused by fibrous tissue pulling on the skin, treatable with sub-cision, PRF therapy, and RF micro-needling to release tethered skin and restore smoothness.
Early intervention with professional-grade treatments can significantly reduce acne scars and improve skin texture and tone.
