Seongdong-gu Dermatology: How to Treat Deep Atrophic Scars [Mirajet, Potenza, ReSureFX, etc.]

How Atrophic Scar Treatment Works

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If deep marks are left where acne or severe inflammation has passed, many people worry because they do not recover naturally even as time goes by. Once the skin’s ability to regenerate on its own is exceeded, tissue is lost and the surface becomes permanently sunken. Uneven texture that is hard to cover even with makeup not only darkens the impression but can also cause psychological distress! To restore damaged skin texture to a smooth state again, it is most important to accurately identify the type of scar and establish a direct treatment plan suited to it :)

How Atrophic Scar Treatment Works

What Are Atrophic Scars?

Atrophic scars refer to a depressed skin surface caused by the destruction of collagen in the dermis due to an inflammatory reaction. Because not only the skin’s outer surface but also the underlying tissue has been lost, it is difficult to improve with ordinary care alone! Scars can be divided into three types according to their shape. First, the narrow and deep “ice pick” type, as if pierced by a needle, appears to have a small opening but is connected deep into the dermis, making it relatively difficult to treat. In contrast, the “boxcar” type has clearly defined vertical borders and is characterized by a U-shaped depression, tending to spread broadly like pitted chickenpox marks.

Last, the “rolling” type has a broad, gently wavy depressed shape. This occurs because tough fibrous bands under the skin pull the skin downward strongly! Although rolling scars may appear to have soft borders, the adhesion underneath the skin is actually severe, so a process to release it must be included. Because each type has different structural characteristics, a combined approach tailored to the depth and shape of the scar is needed rather than a uniform method. Depending on the depth of each scar, the method of inducing skin regeneration must also differ in order to achieve satisfying results :)

What Are Atrophic Scars?

Subcision

Among depressed scars, the method that plays an especially excellent role in improving rolling scars is subcision. The reason the skin surface sinks unevenly is that abnormally formed fibrous strands beneath the dermis hold the skin tightly, like a fishing line! Subcision is a precise manual procedure in which a specially designed needle is inserted under the skin to physically cut these tough fibrous bands one by one. Once the tension pulling the skin downward is released, space is created for the compressed tissue to gradually rise, creating an environment in which the skin can fill in on its own.

If a regeneration-promoting agent such as Juvelook is injected into the space secured in this process, the synergistic effect is maximized. This is because the drug injected between the cut fibrous tissue strongly induces new collagen production, helping the regained volume remain stable! When physical release of adhesions and chemical induction of regeneration occur at the same time, even deep scars can show smooth improvement. The deeper and wider the scar, the more essential this direct adhesion release process is for achieving practical restorative effects :)

<Subcision>

• Cuts the tissue pulling the skin with a specialized needle

• Immediate improvement after treatment, with the scar gradually filling in

• Synergistic effect when combined with Juvelook

Subcision

Mirajet x Juvelook

If you have a fear of needles or are worried about pain, treatment using Mirajet can be an excellent alternative. Mirajet uses technology that converts powerful energy into pressure to spray medication at ultra-high speed! Its key feature is that it can deliver Juvelook particles very finely and evenly into the dermis using air pressure without directly piercing with an injection needle. The jet pressure generated dozens of times per second stimulates fibroblasts inside the skin and allows the medication to spread evenly, promoting regeneration of damaged tissue.

Mirajet also has the advantage of creating a similar effect to subcision by giving subtle stimulation while injecting the medication. Because the precisely controlled pressure slightly separates adhesions inside the skin and Juvelook fills that space, volume formation in the scar area is very efficient! In particular, when scars are deep and wide and stronger repair is needed, Juvelook Volume can be used to deliver larger particles and build a more solid supporting structure. It is preferred by many people who want to improve scars without disrupting daily life because pain and bruising are minimal while the regenerative effect is still direct!

<Mirajet X Juvelook>

• Ultra-high-speed medication spray with powerful air pressure

• Delivers Juvelook particles to the dermis without needles

• Promotes collagen production through physical stimulation and drug response

Mirajet x Juvelook

Potenza Pumping Tip

If you want to improve skin texture and scar regeneration at the same time, treatment using the Potenza pumping tip is effective. Potenza is a device that induces tissue coagulation and regeneration by directly delivering radiofrequency energy to the dermis through fine needles! When a specially designed pumping tip is combined with it, the drug delivery power can be dramatically increased. It works by using the negative pressure generated at the moment the needle exits the skin to push Juvelook into the skin. Because it minimizes drug loss while delivering active ingredients accurately to the needed area, the efficiency is very high :)

The heat stimulation from radiofrequency helps tighten enlarged pores and regulate sebum, improving the skin environment in a healthier way. The energy delivered intensively to the scar area promotes collagen and elastin synthesis, and the pumped medication supports the process by supplying nutrients so that tissue can be rebuilt quickly! It can improve not only broad scar areas but also overall skin elasticity, so patient satisfaction is quite high. The recovery period is also relatively short, so office workers can undergo it without much burden, and with repeated sessions, you can see the skin texture becoming firmer!

<Potenza Pumping Tip>

• Radiofrequency is delivered after the insertion of fine needles

• Juvelook is pumped in using the negative pressure created when the tip exits

• Heat stimulation + regeneration induction rebuilds skin tissue

Potenza Pumping Tip

ReSureFX

Want to induce regeneration in the deeper layers without irritating the skin surface? ReSureFX is an excellent option. Unlike conventional Fraxel, it uses a non-ablative method that does not remove the epidermis, which means there is no oozing or scabbing after treatment—a major advantage! The 1565nm laser wavelength creates numerous microscopic columns of heat inside the dermis, reducing damage to surrounding tissue while still producing a powerful regenerative response. The principle is to increase the collagen density beneath the scar so that the sunken area slowly lifts up from the bottom.

Please note that it is excellent not only for gently smoothing the curves of rolling scars, but also for refining enlarged pores and skin texture. Atrophic scar treatment is not a process of fixing everything at once, but rather a delicate restoration task that rebuilds the damaged layers step by step. We hope you regain smooth and healthy skin through a customized solution that suits you perfectly :)

ReSureFX

Seongdong-gu Dermatology: Treatment Methods for Deep Atrophic Scars