Scars
Clinical name: Atrophic · hypertrophic · keloid scarring
The mark left by a wound, an operation, or a burn.
The cause
Disordered healing. The type matters greatly: depressed (atrophic), raised (hypertrophic), or raised and extending beyond the original wound (keloid). Keloid is handled with great caution, because the wrong intervention enlarges it.
What we can actually change
A scar does not disappear. It becomes less conspicuous — closer in colour and closer to level. Realistic improvement is 30–60% in atrophic scars and less in keloid. A recent scar (under a year) responds far better than an old one.
Treatments that address it
Fractional CO₂ laser
Creates microscopic thermal columns that drive collagen remodelling.
3–5 SESSIONS · 6 weeks · Downtime 7 days · Significant — anaesthetic used
3,500 – 6,000 EGP
Microneedling
Fine needles create microscopic injuries that stimulate collagen without heat.
4–6 SESSIONS · 4 weeks · Downtime 2 days · Moderate
1,000 – 2,200 EGP
This will not work if
- If you have a keloid history — fractional laser can enlarge it. A different, cautious protocol applies.
- If the scar is still red and under 6 months old — wait; it improves on its own.
- If it is a deep burn scar — that is a plastic surgery case, not a laser one.
- If you have taken isotretinoin within 6 months — contraindicated.
Aftercare
- Sunscreen on the scar specifically — sun darkens it permanently
- Silicone gel if the scar is raised
Questions we are asked
- Will the scar disappear?
- No. It will become less conspicuous. Any clinic advertising "permanent scar removal" is describing something that does not exist medically.
Booking
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Consultation fee: 500 EGP · Deducted from your first session if booked within 14 days.