Tailored Combination Treatment for Scars

Depressed scars are more likely to improve with a combination treatment matched to the scar type than with a single procedure. This is because scars are not only a surface problem: their depth, shape and the degree of damage to the dermis differ from one scar to the next. Dr. Kim Seung-yeon of Department 2 at Saeron Korean Medicine Hospital explains how to tell scar types apart, how customized combination treatment is put together, and how to care for your skin at home after treatment.

Three types of depressed scars

A scar treatment plan starts with knowing what form your scars take. Only after an accurate diagnosis of your skin condition and scar type can we decide which treatments to combine and where.

Main solutions used in scar treatment

The following treatments are chosen according to the skin's regenerative capacity and the depth of the scars.

• Saesal Acupuncture: Directly releases the tangled fibrous tissue beneath the scar, creating space for the depressed area to fill in.
• Pico Fraxel (DOE, MLA and MLA Scar modes): Uses a picosecond laser to deliver micro-stimulation to the dermis while minimizing surface damage, promoting collagen regeneration. The mode is chosen to match the depth and shape of the scars.
• Virtue RF radiofrequency: Delivers radiofrequency energy deep into the dermis through microneedles to reorganize the skin structure and induce tightening and regeneration.
• Genesis Toning: Applies gentle heat to the skin surface to calm tiny blood vessels and support gentle collagen remodeling.
• PDRN Regenerative Pharmacopuncture: Injects PDRN, a cell-regenerating component extracted from salmon, directly into the scarred area to promote recovery of damaged tissue and cell activity.

• Bio-Cell and skinboosters: Delivers antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-aging components deep into the dermis using fine needle-shaped particles called Silitox, inducing cell activity and skin regeneration. Using exosome, PDRN or hyaluronic acid skinboosters together can be expected to further strengthen the skin's self-repair ability and barrier.

How is customized combination treatment put together?

What matters in scar treatment is which solutions are used and in what combination. Not every scar is treated the same way. The plan is made after assessing the type and depth of the scars, skin sensitivity and current skin condition together.

In some cases Pico Fraxel is placed at the center, and in other cases Virtue RF radiofrequency, so the composition differs according to your skin condition. Saesal Acupuncture, Bio-Cell and skinboosters, PDRN Regenerative Pharmacopuncture and Genesis Toning are then combined as appropriate, aiming for efficient skin regeneration.

The reason customized combination treatment is needed is that repeating just one procedure makes it difficult to evenly improve scars that each have a different depth and shape.

Above all, the principle of combination scar treatment is to allow the skin enough time to recover and to guide regeneration step by step, rather than forcing strong procedures over and over.

Home care that protects your results

Daily care is as important as the customized treatment you receive at the hospital.

• Moisturizer and regenerating cream: Protect the skin barrier stimulated by treatment and apply a generous amount of cream containing regenerating ingredients such as EGF and PDRN.
• Sun protection: Always apply sunscreen when going out to prevent pigmentation in the treated area.
• Avoiding irritation: Leave the small scabs or flakes that form after treatment until they fall off on their own, and do not pick them off by hand.

Summary

• Facial scars are often a mix of several types rather than just one.
• The basic approach is customized combination treatment, combining procedures after diagnosing scar type and skin condition.
• Improvement in scars can be expected when step-by-step treatment with enough recovery time goes hand in hand with consistent home care.

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Author : Dr. Kim Seung-yeon (Korean medicine doctor), Saeron Korean Medicine Hospital, Profile Last reviewed : 2026-10-14 This article provides general medical information. Individual diagnosis and treatment plans are decided through an in-person consultation.