Plastic surgery can enhance confidence through aesthetic changes, but resulting scars often spark fresh concerns. Atrophic scars, characterized by sunken skin, are particularly resistant to natural healing and may become a new source of distress. These scars arise when the dermis fails to regenerate properly during recovery, often due to insufficient collagen formation or tissue adhesion, leaving the skin visibly depressed.
Most plastic surgeries today focus on facial procedures such as blepharoplasty, epicanthoplasty, rhinoplasty, and facial contouring. In areas with thin skin, like the periorbital region, the risk of atrophic scarring is elevated. If sunken skin persists post-surgery, proactive scar treatment is advisable. Treatment should be tailored to the depth and extent of the depressed tissue.
Commonly, a combination of laser therapy, subcision, and dermal filler injections is employed. Yet, if normal tissue is overstimulated during treatment or the skin’s regenerative capacity is inherently weak, the desired improvement may not materialize. Repeated procedures sometimes fail to resolve scars or may even cause tissue to feel more indurated.
Recently, a traditional Korean medicine approach called Saesalchim Coratherapy has gained traction. This method uses fine acupuncture needles to stimulate atrophic scar tissue, triggering the skin’s natural healing processes. Similar to dermatological subcision, it releases adhered tissue, creates space in the dermis, and promotes collagen synthesis to regenerate the scar.
This therapy is effective for various depressed scars, including those from plastic surgery, acne, varicella, or mole removal. Early intervention, ideally within 4-6 weeks post-surgery before scar tissue becomes fibrotic, yields faster and more pronounced results.
Saesalchim employs fine needles to minimize trauma, improving both scar depth and texture to blend more seamlessly with surrounding skin.
Rather than merely concealing scars, Saesalchim Coratherapy fosters an environment for the skin to regenerate naturally. For patients frustrated by the limitations of conventional treatments or minimal progress after multiple sessions, this approach offers a compelling alternative for atrophic scars.
Lim Hye Jung, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM
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