New York Cosmetic, Skin & Laser Surgery Center

Scar Revision

Scar revision NYC treatment at New York Cosmetic, Skin & Laser Surgery Center addresses visible, raised, depressed, red, and restrictive scars. Dr. Cameron Rokhsar combines surgical techniques, lasers, injections, and subcision for patients seeking expert scar treatment in New York.

Scar Revision in New York

Q: What is the difference between laser scar removal and scar revision surgery?

Laser scar removal NYC treatments are commonly used for redness, discoloration, texture, and certain thick scars. Surgery is more appropriate when a scar is wide, poorly positioned, tethered, or restrictive. Some patients benefit from surgical revision followed by laser treatment because each procedure addresses a different feature of the scar.

Smoother Skin Starts With Expert Scar Planning

Dr. Cameron Rokhsar, MD, FAAD, FAACS, is double board-certified in dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery. He is also a fellowship-trained laser and Mohs surgeon. His training includes Harvard College, NYU School of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a laser surgery fellowship under Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick.

As an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, Dr. Rokhsar teaches cosmetic dermatology and laser procedures. He has also trained physicians for Allergan, Galderma, and Merz. Dr. Rokhsar participated in the development of Fraxel technology and published early research on Fraxel treatment for scars.

Our approach to scar revision in Manhattan includes surgical and non-surgical options. Depending on your scar, treatment may involve Fraxel, fractional CO2 laser, Vbeam, subcision, steroid and 5-FU injections, or surgical revision. Dr. Rokhsar uses buried sutures during surgery when appropriate to reduce visible suture track marks.

Good candidates may have surgical, traumatic, acne, burn, hypertrophic, or depressed scars. Treatment can also help scars that itch, feel firm, or restrict movement. Scar removal in NYC does not erase every mark. Our goal is a scar that looks flatter, smoother, softer, or less noticeable. Procedures are performed with patient safety central to planning at our Quad A-accredited clinic.

A Fellowship-Trained Laser Surgeon For Difficult Scars

Dr. Cameron Rokhsar is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs and laser surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. After Harvard and NYU, he completed fellowship training under Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick, a major figure in modern laser surgery. His training allows him to evaluate both the surface and deeper structure of a scar.

Dr. Rokhsar serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital. He was involved in developing Fraxel laser technology and published early work using Fraxel for scars. His experience also includes fractional CO2 and Vbeam treatments. These technologies address different parts of a scar rather than treating every scar the same way.

Some patients need laser scar removal in NYC, while others benefit more from surgery, subcision, or injections. Vbeam can target persistent redness. Fraxel can improve texture in acne and surgical scars. Fractional CO2 may help thick or tight burn scars. Subcision releases tethered depressed scars, while steroid and 5-FU injections can soften raised scar tissue.

Dermatologists and plastic surgeons refer difficult scar cases to Dr. Rokhsar because our office offers many treatment choices. We have more than 40 lasers and energy-based devices between our practices. For patients seeking a scar revision dermatologist, this range allows us to select treatment based on scar color, depth, thickness, location, skin tone, and previous procedures.

Scar Revision Before and After

* Results May Vary.

How Long Does Scar Revision Last?

Results from scar revision in New York depend on the scar and treatment selected. Surgical revision removes the existing scar and creates a new, carefully closed incision. Laser treatment can then improve color or texture as healing progresses. Other scars respond better to injections or subcision without surgical removal.

Red scars may fade after Vbeam treatment. Depressed or rolling scars may rise after subcision releases fibrous bands beneath the skin. Raised scars may soften after steroid and 5-FU injections. Fractional CO2 laser scar treatment can address thick or contracture scars, while Fraxel can improve acne scars, surgical scars, and uneven texture.

Scar improvement develops gradually. Subcision results become clearer as swelling settles and tissue remodels over several months. Laser results also continue as collagen reorganizes. After scar revision surgery in NYC, the new scar changes for many months. Redness often fades while the line becomes softer and less noticeable during normal scar maturation.

Scar Revision Downtime or Side Effects

Recovery depends on the type of scar treatment NYC patients receive. Surgical scar revision can cause swelling, tenderness, or minor bleeding. Sutures may remain for two to three weeks depending on the location. You will receive instructions for cleansing, ointment, dressings, and wound protection during early healing.

Laser treatments can cause temporary redness, swelling, warmth, peeling, or pigment changes. Subcision commonly causes bruising and swelling because local and tumescent anesthesia may be used. Steroid or 5-FU injections can leave temporary tenderness or small injection marks. Recovery differs based on treatment depth, scar location, and your skin.

After surgical scar correction, we generally limit strenuous exercise for one to two weeks because tension can pull on a healing incision. Steri-Strips may be applied after sutures are removed. Sun protection is also part of scar care because ultraviolet exposure can prolong redness or darken a healing scar.

New York Scar Revision FAQs

What types of scars do you treat with scar revision in NYC?

We treat acne scars, surgical scars, traumatic scars, burn scars, hypertrophic scars, keloids, dog bite scars, mole removal scars, liposuction scars, and other visible scars. The right scar treatment in NYC depends on whether your scar is raised, depressed, red, discolored, tight, itchy, painful, or restricting normal movement.

What is the difference between laser scar removal and scar revision surgery?

Laser scar removal NYC treatments are commonly used for redness, discoloration, texture, and certain thick scars. Surgery is more appropriate when a scar is wide, poorly positioned, tethered, or restrictive. Some patients benefit from surgical revision followed by laser treatment because each procedure addresses a different feature of the scar.

Which laser is best for scar treatment?

There is no single laser that works best for every scar. Fraxel can improve acne and surgical scar texture. Vbeam targets redness and vascularity. Fractional CO2 can treat deeper texture changes and certain thick or tight scars. Dr. Rokhsar selects the laser after examining your scar, skin tone, location, and healing history.

Can a dermatologist remove a scar completely?

No medical or surgical treatment can remove every trace of a scar. Scar removal means reducing how noticeable the scar looks or feels. Treatment may flatten a raised scar, lift a depression, reduce redness, soften tight tissue, or replace an unfavorable scar with a thinner and better-positioned surgical scar.

Why see Dr. Rokhsar for scar revision in Manhattan?

Dr. Rokhsar is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained laser and Mohs surgeon. He participated in Fraxel development and has treated complex scars with lasers, surgery, injections, and subcision for more than 20 years. Patients seeking scar revision Manhattan care can receive several treatment options within our Quad A-accredited practice.

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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.