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Scar tissue – the skin that forms to repair damaged skin – is complex.

It differs from scar to scar.

Scars are mostly made from collagen protein, and while some are barely noticeable, others appear thick and painful, like an unwelcome reminder of a wound or blemish that is trying to heal.

Whether it is the leftovers of a nasty breakout (acne scars are the pits), the remains of an injury, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), treating scars and dark marks is, unfortunately, quite a tough job.

PIH can rear up whenever the skin has been inflamed and dark marks may or may not fade with time, which is why the hands of skilled and qualified doctors who understand both the condition and the therapy are necessary.

A qualified doctor will also be able to treat your unique skin because each skin type and tone scars differently.

Those with darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick Skin Type 4 and 5), for example, are prone to developing keloids, which are thick scars caused by the overproduction of collagen.

Redheads with very pale skin (Fitzpatrick Skin Type 1) are known to suffer from scars that grow larger than the injured area.

At Skin Renewal, there’s an understanding that there can’t be a one-type-fits-all approach to the treatment of scars.

Besides tackling scarring with your specific skin top of mind, they’re also the only medical aesthetics company with specialised, modern skin machines known to make scar therapy safer and more successful.

Let’s explore going from scarred to smooth with the new-age scar treatment of radio-frequency (RF) micro-needling, which is a category of skin needling that uses the power of RF to treat the skin.

This treatment can be a real skin saver but also, if you’re not careful, double the trouble.

That’s because not all RF micro-needling treatments have adjustable incision depths.

Plus, it is the kind of treatment that needs to be strictly controlled by a medically-skilled hand and an aesthetic doctor supervising the course of treatment.

Enter Endymed Intensif RF Micro-Needling.

This type of advanced treatment is perfectly safe for those with darker skin tones (and those concerned with PIH) and is currently exclusive to Skin Renewal.

The adjustable gold-plated needles penetrate the skin up to five millimetres deep so that your skin can receive the collagen rebuilding it needs in exactly the right spot.

The RF combination also ensures that your skin won’t bleed and bruise as much.

Another tech-savvy, safe RF micro-needling option is Secret™ Fractional RF Microneedling, which provides a uniform, deep treatment for the skin’s surface as well as the deeper layers.

For a non-laser procedure, Dermapen Skin Needling talks to your skin and asks for a fresh collagen boost so it can go into repair mode, giving you a fresher, younger look over time.

As for Carboxytherapy, which uses medical-grade carbon dioxide gas to safely break up fatty deposits and get collagen production revved up, no light or laser hits your skin.

Although your face may feel warm, flushed, and tight as if you’ve just been sitting in the sun, your scars (and even stretch marks) will be on their way to healing.

With Skin Renewal’s comprehensive treatment list to tackle different types of scarring, you and your skin will regain that overall smooth look and tone once again.

To find out more, chat with a Skin Renewal doctor who will work closely with you to figure out your smart skin solution.