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Scar Treatment after Plastic Surgery at Natural Results in Scottsdale, AZ
At-Home + In-Office Options

Scar Treatment After Plastic Surgery
in Scottsdale, AZ

Multiple at-home and in-office options to make your scar look better after cosmetic surgery, Embrace, IPL, CO2, microneedling, Morpheus8, and more.

Scar Treatment After Plastic Surgery at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata , board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon, at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.

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An Introduction

How to make your scar look better after a cosmetic surgery? At Natural Results we offer multiple options, both at-home and in-office, to help reduce the appearance of scars from your procedure. Follow Dr. Mata's specific guidance for your case.

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At Home

After Surgery, What You Can Do

Follow Dr. Mata's Guidelines , Follow the guidelines Dr. Mata gave you during your post-op appointment.

Don't pull on your scar , Don't pull on your scar or the skin around it to look at it. You can go in front of a mirror and slowly lift the skin to see it.

Let the scar heal , Don't apply any skincare products unless Dr. Mata advises you to do so.

Scar Gel from the Office , The BIOCORNEUM or SILAGEN gel is an advanced silicone scar treatment that helps reduce redness, discoloration, and improve scar texture. Start applying the scar treatment only when Dr. Mata tells you to, usually around the 3-4 week mark, but follow Dr. Mata's guideline.

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In Office

Advanced In-Office Treatments

Embrace® Active Scar Defense , An FDA-approved scar therapy system designed to relieve the tension of the incision and prevent the formation of visible, raised scars. Embrace prevents widening and thickening while flattening and fading the scar. Applied every 10 days by one of our medical professionals in the office. Can be started as soon as 2 to 3 weeks after surgery.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Therapy , Helps eliminate scar discoloration and improve scar appearance. A series of 3 treatments is recommended and can commence as soon as 4 weeks post-surgery.

Fractional CO2 Laser , Helps improve scar texture and make the appearance softer and less visible. The laser penetrates deeper into the scar, helping collagen production. You can start the treatment 2 months after your surgery.

Microneedling , Aims to remodel the skin and stimulate new collagen. Tiny needles create tiny "wounds" allowing your body to produce elastin and collagen. This treatment can take a few months to see results. Multiple treatments are required 4-6 weeks apart. Start 2 months after your surgery.

Morpheus8 , Microneedling combined with radiofrequency. Stimulates new collagen and elastin production in and around the scar. Very efficient, only a few sessions needed to smooth out and make the scar less visible. Start 2 months after your surgery.

Benefits

Why Scar Treatment After Plastic Surgery

  • 01Multiple options for treating scars after cosmetic surgery
  • 02At-home options: scar gel (BIOCORNEUM or SILAGEN)
  • 03In-office: Embrace® Active Scar Defense, FDA approved scar therapy
  • 04IPL eliminates discoloration
  • 05Fractional CO2 improves texture and depth
  • 06Microneedling stimulates new collagen and elastin
  • 07Morpheus8 combines microneedling + radiofrequency for efficient scar smoothing
  • 08Plan tailored to your timeline post-surgery
Candidacy

Is This Right For You?

You may be a candidate if...
  • Patients post cosmetic surgery wanting to optimize scar appearance
  • Patients at least 2-3 weeks post-op for Embrace
  • Patients at least 4 weeks post-op for IPL
  • Patients at least 2 months post-op for laser, microneedling, or Morpheus8

Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.

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Before & After

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Frequently Asked

Common Questions

01When can I start scar gel?+

Usually around the 3-4 week mark, but only start when Dr. Mata tells you to. Follow his specific guideline.

02What is Embrace®?+

An FDA-approved scar therapy system designed to relieve tension on the incision and prevent visible, raised scars. Applied every 10 days in office. Can be started as soon as 2-3 weeks after surgery.

03When can I start IPL?+

As soon as 4 weeks post-surgery. A series of 3 treatments is recommended.

04What about laser, microneedling, or Morpheus8?+

All can be started 2 months after surgery. Fractional CO2 improves texture. Microneedling stimulates collagen (requires multiple treatments 4-6 weeks apart). Morpheus8 combines microneedling + RF and is very efficient, only a few sessions needed.

05Which scar gels does the office recommend?+

BIOCORNEUM or SILAGEN, advanced silicone scar treatments that help reduce redness, discoloration, and improve scar texture.

06How should I look at my scar?+

Don't pull on your scar or the skin around it. You can go in front of a mirror and slowly lift the skin to see it. Let the scar heal, don't apply any skincare products unless Dr. Mata advises.

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