Transform the Look and Feel of Your Skin with Precision Renewal
Rediscover smoother, more radiant skin through a treatment designed to refine texture, restore tone, and enhance confidence. At SKIN Clinics in Calgary and surrounding areas, this advanced skin resurfacing and scar renewal therapy targets mild to moderate scarring, including acne scars, burns, surgical scars, and stretch marks, while also helping to fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) often left behind by acne or injury.
Using precisely controlled laser technology, each session stimulates collagen regeneration and cellular renewal, improving skin structure from within for a visibly smoother, more even complexion. Whether performed on the face, body, or scalp, this dermatologist-led treatment promotes tissue repair and long-term rejuvenation, helping your skin feel healthier, softer, and beautifully renewed.
The Science Behind Smoother, Healthier Skin
At SKIN Clinics, Scar Revision treatment uses advanced fractional laser technology that allows our specialists to precisely control the depth and intensity of energy delivered to each unique scar and treatment area. This customized laser precision ensures that every session is tailored to your skin’s individual needs for optimal safety and results.
During the procedure, controlled thermal energy gently heats the skin’s deeper layers, triggering the body’s natural wound-healing and collagen remodelling response. This process stimulates the creation of new, healthy skin cells while breaking down old, damaged tissue. Over time, this leads to visible improvements in tone, texture, and elasticity, helping the skin appear smoother, firmer, and more even.
By promoting dermal regeneration and surface renewal, this treatment not only refines the appearance of scars but also supports the skin’s long-term health and resilience, revealing a complexion that looks as refined as it feels.
Preparing for Your Visit
Ensuring your utmost comfort and safety is our top priority. To guarantee the optimal outcome of your treatment, please take note of these essential steps before your appointment.
Before You Arrive
- Complete your Health History/Intake Form in advance. If you haven’t, please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for completion.
- Enjoy a light meal or snack 30 to 60 minutes before your session to maintain comfort during treatment.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing to help keep the treatment area accessible and relaxed.
- Ensure the skin is clean, dry, and free of makeup, oils, or lotions prior to your appointment.
How to Prepare
- You may take Tylenol before your appointment to help minimize discomfort.
What to Avoid
For your safety and optimal results, please avoid the following:
- Alcohol and smoking for 24 hours prior.
- Caffeine on the day of your treatment.
- Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®, Fish oil, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and high doses of Vitamin E, unless medically necessary.
- Neuromodulator treatments for at least 2 weeks prior.
- Dermal fillers for at least 4 weeks prior.
- Sun exposure and tanning (including spray or self-tanning products) for 4–6 weeks prior. If you arrive with a tan, your appointment may need to be rescheduled for safety reasons.
- Retinol or active exfoliants for 5–7 days prior.
- Oral isotretinoin (Accutane) must be discontinued for a minimum of 6 months prior to.
- Please note: treatments cannot be performed during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Post-Treatment Care
Your skin’s healing journey begins right after your treatment. Following these post-care instructions carefully will help ensure a smooth recovery and radiant results.
Downtime
- Expect 5–7 days of true downtime. It’s important to remain indoors until your skin has fully healed.
- Mild bleeding or oozing may occur within the first 24 hours; this is normal.
- Redness, swelling, and tenderness are expected for several days following treatment.
- As healing continues, dryness and gentle sloughing of the skin will naturally develop.
How to Care for Your Skin
- Begin vinegar soaks and gentle cleansing on day 1 post-treatment.
- After cleansing, apply a thin layer of Aquaphor to protect and hydrate the skin.
- You may repeat vinegar soaks throughout the day, up to five times daily.
- Continue cleansing morning and night with a gentle, non-active cleanser.
- Reapply Aquaphor as needed to maintain moisture.
- Starting on day 4, you may switch to a light, gentle moisturizer recommended by your practitioner.
- Antihistamines may be taken to help manage swelling or itching.
- Keep the treated area clean and hair tied back to prevent irritation.
What to Avoid
To protect your results and promote proper healing, please avoid:
- Sun exposure for at least 1 week.
- Hot tubs, baths, saunas, or steam rooms for 1 week.
- Strenuous exercise for 1 week.
- Makeup, lotions, and active skincare products for 1 week.
- Shaving the treated area for 2 weeks post-treatment.
Follow-Up and Maintenance
- Contact us immediately if you notice blisters, cold sores, or pustules in the treated area.
- We recommend 3–5 sessions, spaced 4–8 weeks apart, for optimal results.
- Maintenance treatments may be suggested to preserve long-term improvements.
Treatment Info
Number of Treatments
3–5 sessions are typically recommended. Additional sessions may be suggested based on the scar’s severity and your desired results.
Visible Results
Noticeable improvements usually develop within 3–6 months, as new collagen forms and the skin gradually renews.
Results Duration
Outcomes can last for several years with proper skin care, sun protection, and maintenance treatments as advised by your practitioner.
Benefits of Treatment
Scar Revision treatment is thoughtfully designed to help your skin heal, regenerate, and renew from within, restoring both comfort and confidence. Each session uses advanced fractional laser resurfacing to stimulate your body’s natural collagen and elastin production, activating fibroblast activity and promoting cellular turnover for deep dermal repair and long-lasting skin health.
As new collagen fibres and healthy skin cells develop, the complexion becomes smoother, stronger, and more evenly toned, reducing the visibility of scars while refining overall texture. This process of tissue remodelling and epidermal renewal gradually restores clarity and suppleness to the skin.
Beyond the visible transformation, clients often experience a profound sense of self-assurance and emotional well-being, as their skin looks rejuvenated, luminous, and beautifully balanced. Over time, this treatment enhances skin barrier integrity, elasticity, and vitality, revealing a complexion that radiates both inner and outer confidence.
Conditions It Treats
This advanced fractional laser-based scar remodelling treatment is designed to correct a wide range of skin irregularities and textural concerns, addressing both epidermal and dermal layers for complete and long-lasting renewal. Through precisely calibrated energy delivery, the treatment initiates collagen induction therapy and cellular regeneration, helping to restore smoothness, uniformity, and strength to the skin.
It’s highly effective in treating:
- Acne scars — reduces pitted, rolling, or boxcar scars by stimulating collagen remodelling and skin resurfacing, improving tone and texture.
- Surgical scars — softens, flattens, and refines tissue affected by previous procedures, promoting even tissue healing and smoother recovery.
- Burns — enhances dermal restructuring and comfort in skin affected by thermal or chemical trauma, restoring a more uniform surface.
- Cuts and abrasions — minimizes visible marks while supporting fibroblast activity and healthy tissue regeneration.
- Animal bites — diminish thickened scar tissue and improve flexibility, promoting natural mobility in the affected area.
- Uneven skin texture and tone — refines pigmentation irregularities through targeted light energy, balancing melanin distribution for a radiant finish.
By combining laser precision with dermal science, this treatment not only enhances the skin’s appearance but also strengthens its structural integrity and barrier function. The result is skin that feels healthier, smoother, and visibly rejuvenated both in texture and resilience.
Complementary Skin Renewal Treatments
For those seeking enhanced texture refinement or pigment correction, Scar Revision can be combined with treatments such as microneedling RF, PRP therapy, or chemical resurfacing to further stimulate collagen and accelerate cellular renewal.
What Makes Our Approach Unique
Every treatment plan at SKIN Clinics begins with a comprehensive skin analysis and scar mapping, allowing our experts to evaluate scar depth, type, and skin tone compatibility. This ensures that each laser pulse is calibrated with precision for consistent, predictable results.
Our dermatologist-led protocols focus not only on aesthetic improvement but also on supporting long-term skin integrity and resilience, making every client’s journey a combination of science, artistry, and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of the body can be treated?
+ Scar Revision treatment can be performed on virtually any area of the body, including the face, neck, arms, legs, and torso. Whether the concern is acne-related, surgical, or the result of an injury, the treatment can be precisely tailored to the unique texture and depth of your scar.
Will I see permanent results?
+ While no procedure can completely erase a scar, long-term improvement is highly achievable. With proper skincare, daily SPF protection, and avoidance of environmental stressors such as smoking or excessive sun exposure, results can last for many years. Each session stimulates collagen remodelling, meaning the treated area continues to refine over time.
What can I expect after treatment?
+ Following your session, the treated skin may appear red, slightly swollen, or warm to the touch. Minor pinpoint bleeding is normal and typically subsides within 24 hours. As your skin heals, new collagen formation begins, gradually improving texture and overall appearance.
How does this treatment improve my scar?
+ Laser-based Scar Revision works by creating controlled micro-injuries within the skin, which triggers your body’s natural wound-healing response. This process helps flatten raised scars, soften firm tissue, reduce discomfort and itching, and smooth the transition between scarred and healthy skin.
When is the best time to undergo scar revision?
+ Timing depends on the scar’s maturity and healing phase. In most cases, it’s ideal to wait until the scar has matured, typically around 12 months, before starting treatment. However, some early interventions may be appropriate depending on scar type and severity. A consultation with our dermatologist-led team will help determine the best approach for you.
Can this treatment be combined with other procedures?
+ Yes. Scar Revision can be safely combined with complementary treatments such as microneedling, chemical peels, or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to enhance results. Your provider will assess your skin and recommend the most effective treatment combination for your individual goals.
How long does the healing process take?
+ During the initial healing phase, which typically spans five to seven days, you may notice some redness, mild swelling, and flaking, all of which are completely normal experiences. As time progresses, full regeneration of the skin and rebuilding of collagen take place gradually over a period of three to six months. This process unveils a smoother, more even-toned skin surface as the fresh tissue matures.
Is Laser Scar Revision safe for all skin types?
+ Absolutely. Laser treatment is suitable for a wide range of skin tones and types. Our experienced team customizes the laser wavelength and intensity to match your unique skin profile, ensuring precision, safety, and comfort throughout the procedure.
Does Scar Revision treatment help with older scars?
+ Yes. Even mature or long-standing scars can respond positively to treatment. The fractional laser energy reactivates the skin’s natural healing and fibroblast activity, encouraging collagen remodelling and smoother texture. Older scars may require additional sessions for optimal refinement, but significant visible improvement is achievable.
Visible Transformation That Lasts
Clients typically notice visible refinement in texture, clarity, and scar depth within the first few sessions. Continued improvement occurs as collagen fibres reorganize and new tissue regenerates, revealing a complexion that is smoother, firmer, and more radiant. With proper skincare and sun protection, your results can last for several years, keeping your skin looking beautifully renewed.
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