New York Cosmetic, Skin & Laser Surgery Center

Scar Revision

At New York Cosmetic, Skin & Laser Surgery Center, we have treated more than 100,000 patients and offer advanced scar revision in Garden City, Long Island for surgical, traumatic, acne, burn, and raised scars that need expert care.

Scar Revision in Long Island

Restore Smoother Skin With A Precise Treatment Plan

Scar revision in Garden City, Long Island is designed to improve scars that look raised, depressed, wide, red, dark, tight, itchy, or cosmetically distracting. We treat many forms of scar tissue, including surgical scars, acne scars, burn scars, dog bite scars, liposuction scars, breast surgery scars, keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and scars that limit movement. The goal is not to erase a scar completely, but to help it blend better with the surrounding skin and feel less noticeable.

Your procedure depends on the type of scar and how it healed. Some patients benefit from surgical scar revision, where we remove a poorly healed scar and close the skin with a finer line. Others do better with laser scar revision using Fraxel, CO2, Vbeam, or pigment lasers. Raised scars may respond to steroid and 5-FU injections. Depressed scars may improve with subcision, which releases the bands pulling the scar downward.

Most treatments are done in our Garden City office. We numb the area with a local anesthetic or numbing cream, then perform the procedure with close attention to skin type, scar location, and texture changes. Many patients need a staged plan that combines scar removal and resurfacing for a smoother result.

World-Class Expertise For Difficult And Visible Scars

Dr. Cameron Rokhsar is double board-certified in dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery, and fellowship-trained in laser and MOHS surgery. He studied at Harvard College and NYU School of Medicine, completed dermatology training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and now serves as Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital. For patients seeking scar revision in Garden City, Long Island, that level of training matters.

He is widely known for his work in laser medicine and helped develop the Fraxel laser, one of the most respected resurfacing technologies for scars. Our clinic has more than 40 lasers and energy-based devices, which gives us options many offices and med spas simply do not have. That means we can match the treatment to your scar instead of forcing every scar into the same plan.

Our results often stand apart because Dr. Rokhsar treats scars with both surgical and non-surgical methods. He uses advanced buried suture techniques during surgical scar revision to reduce track marks, and he builds long-term plans that may include lasers, injections, or subcision. Many dermatologists and plastic surgeons refer difficult scar cases to us for that reason.

Good candidates include patients with scars that are cosmetically bothersome, raised, tethered, discolored, or causing tightness and reduced movement. During your consultation, we review the cause of your scar, prior treatments, skin tone, healing history, and your goals so your treatment is realistic, safe, and personalized.

Scar Revision Before and After

* Results May Vary.

How Long Does Scar Revision Last?

Results from scar revision Garden City patients see depend on the type of scar and the treatment used. Surgical scar revision can create a cleaner, finer line that is easier to manage over time. Laser scar revision can soften texture, reduce redness or excess pigment, and improve how a scar blends into the surrounding skin. Subcision can lift depressed scars and help the skin look more even.

Many patients notice early improvement within weeks, while deeper remodeling continues for months. Subcision may show visible change soon after treatment, with fuller improvement developing over one to three months as collagen builds. Laser treatments often improve color, thickness, and surface irregularity gradually. Raised scars can flatten with a series of monthly steroid and 5-FU injections. Scar treatment in Garden City often works best when combined in phases.

How long do results last? Surgical scar revision results are long-lasting, and improvements from subcision and lasers can also be durable once healing and collagen remodeling mature. That said, scars continue to change with time, skin tension, sun exposure, and your body’s healing pattern. Our goal is real-world improvement: smoother texture, less visibility, better movement, and a scar that draws far less attention.

Scar Revision Downtime or Side Effects

Downtime after scar revision in Long Island depends on whether your treatment is surgical, laser-based, or injection-based. After surgical scar revision, mild bleeding, swelling, and tenderness can occur. We ask you to keep the area clean, use antibiotic ointment, and wear a bandage until the stitches are removed, which is often in two to three weeks. After that, small steri-strips are usually placed and fall off on their own within several days.

Laser scar revision usually has a shorter recovery, though redness, swelling, warmth, and temporary sensitivity are common. If we use CO2 or Fraxel, the skin may look pink for days to weeks depending on the depth of treatment and your skin type. Vbeam can leave temporary redness or mild swelling. Injection treatments for raised scars may cause brief soreness, while subcision can lead to swelling and bruising that fades over days to a few weeks.

Any downtime or side effects should be reviewed in the context of your scar type and schedule. Most non-surgical treatments let you return to normal routines quickly, while surgery calls for more wound care and a short pause from strenuous activity. We also guide you on scar aftercare, including sun protection, silicone products, and follow-up visits to help the skin heal as cleanly as possible.

Long Island Scar Revision FAQs

What types of scars respond best to scar revision?

Many scars can improve, including surgical scars, acne scars, burn scars, traumatic scars, hypertrophic scars, and some keloids. The best approach depends on whether the scar is raised, depressed, red, brown, wide, or tight. In our Garden City office, we build the plan around the scar’s behavior, not just its name.

Can scar revision help a scar that feels tight or limits movement?

Yes. Some scars, especially contracture scars or poorly healed surgical scars, can create pulling and restricted movement. Scar removal or laser scar revision may soften tight tissue and improve motion. In selected cases, surgery changes the scar’s shape and tension so the area feels more comfortable during everyday movement.

Is scar revision painful?

Most patients tolerate treatment well because we numb the area first with local anesthetic, numbing cream, or both. Surgical scar revision, laser scar revision, and subcision are usually done as office procedures. You may feel pressure, heat, or mild soreness later, but discomfort is typically manageable and far easier than most patients expect.

Will I need one treatment or several sessions?

Some patients do very well with one surgical scar revision, but many scars improve best with a series. Raised scars often need monthly injections. Depressed scars may need one to three subcision sessions. Laser scar revision also may be repeated. The number of visits depends on scar age, depth, thickness, color, and location.

Why choose a dermatologist for scar treatment instead of a med spa?

Scar treatment is medical and cosmetic at the same time. A board-certified dermatologist who also performs surgery can diagnose the scar correctly, choose from surgical and non-surgical options, and adjust treatment for skin tone and healing risk. At our Quad A-accredited practice, that depth of training adds another level of safety and judgment.

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Common Body Areas We Treat

From your face to your feet, we offer precise, physician-performed treatments for every area of your body. Whether you’re targeting wrinkles, scars, unwanted hair, or skin concerns, Dr. Rokhsar and our team provide customized care to achieve natural, lasting results.