Reasons to Consider New Skin Laser (Pinhole Technique) for Hypertrophic Scars

Scars may be difficult to improve satisfactorily with a single laser application.

New Skin Laser treatment is tailored to individual scars by thoroughly assessing the scar type and the patient's skin condition.

1. Site-specific Application of CO₂ and Er:YAG Lasers

For scars with a wide area or firm tissue, CO₂ laser can be utilized to deliver intensive effects to deep tissue.

For scars on thin and sensitive skin areas, Er:YAG laser is used to perform the treatment delicately.

The medical staff directly diagnose the characteristics of each scar area and select the appropriate laser.

2. Individual Adjustment of Pinhole Spacing and Size

The general pinhole spacing is set between 1mm and 2mm.

However, depending on the scar's characteristics, the spacing can be widened to 3mm or more, or sometimes the treatment interval can be adjusted more finely.

After the medical staff directly confirms the exact location, shape, and thickness of the scar, they adjust the pinhole spacing and depth.

3. Setting Ablation Depth Considering the Upper and Lower Dermis

It is determined whether the laser will reach shallowly into the dermal layer or stimulate deeper.

For example, stimulation can be applied restrictively only to the upper dermis,

and in some cases, it may approach the collagen layer in the lower dermis to induce improvement.

The treatment scope is individually set based entirely on the professional judgment of the medical staff.

This aspect should be performed based on sufficient experience and understanding of scar treatment.

4. Treatment Design and Process Directly Performed by Medical Staff

The medical staff directly consult with the patient and then decide on the treatment.

They meticulously examine the lesion area,

and plan the precise location and spacing of the pinholes, considering the characteristics of each scar.

The laser intensity is also finely adjusted to suit each patient's skin condition.

The recovery process after the treatment is also continuously monitored.

We also provide detailed guidance on whether to proceed with subsequent treatments and appropriate intervals.

Principles and Target Scars of New Skin Laser (Pinhole Technique)

New Skin Laser (Pinhole Technique) is performed in the following manner:

Inside raised, protruding scars, micro-channels are created at 1mm to 3mm intervals using CO₂ or Er:YAG lasers. The goal is to release the adhesions of excessively proliferated collagen tissue.

In this process, the scar structure gradually softens, and the treatment helps the scar to naturally alleviate.

This treatment aims to reach deeper parts of the dermal layer rather than merely ablating the scar surface. Therefore, it may be considered for cases requiring deep access, such as papular scars or hypertrophic scars.