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When scars form, many people first turn to ointments that are easily available at pharmacies.
Due to their affordability and accessibility, they are often the first choice.
But can ointments be effective for depressed scars where the skin is sunken?
Depressed scars have a different structure compared to regular scars,
and may require a more specialized approach.
In this article, we will discuss why depressed scars occur, the actual effectiveness of scar ointments,
and Coratherapy, which is gaining attention as a treatment for depressed scars.

What causes depressed scars?

The skin has the ability to regenerate itself when damaged,
but when the dermis fails to properly recover due to deep wounds or inflammation,
and the epidermis heals over it, depressed scars can form.
Depressed scars can result from various causes such as acne scars, chickenpox scars, mole removal scars, scratch scars, and surgical scars.
Unfortunately, they do not heal naturally over time.

Are scar ointments really effective?

Scar ointments help reduce redness, alleviate itching,
and prevent scars from worsening.
They can be somewhat effective for raised scars or scars with pigmentation,
but it is difficult to completely remove deeply entrenched depressed scars.

In the case of depressed scars, the dermis is lost,
so the treatment requires direct stimulation to induce regeneration.
However, scar ointments work on the epidermis rather than the dermis,
and even if the medication penetrates the skin, it is unlikely to have a significant effect.
Thus, scar ointments serve more as a supplementary measure to prevent scars from worsening
rather than as a treatment to remove them.
It is important to first assess the type of scar to determine whether treatment is possible
and then choose the appropriate method instead of relying solely on ointments.

Treatment for depressed scars: Coratherapy

So, what is the most effective way to treat depressed scars?
There are various methods such as lasers, fillers, and Juvelook,
but at Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic, we treat depressed scars with a method called Coratherapy.

Coratherapy involves using specially designed needles on the scarred area
to break adhesions and stimulate collagen regeneration.
This treatment enhances the skin’s natural regenerative ability to naturally fill in the scars, improving skin texture,
and restoring the damaged skin tissue caused by the scars.

It can be applied to various types of scars such as acne scars, chickenpox scars, mole removal scars, scratch scars, and surgical scars.
Since only the scarred area is targeted without affecting the surrounding healthy skin,
there is no downtime with overall skin irritation, swelling, or heat sensation after treatment.
Additionally, as it is not an artificial procedure but utilizes the skin’s natural regenerative ability,
it provides natural results and ensures that the treated area does not sink again.

In this way, Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic’s Coratherapy
is an effective treatment for depressed scars.

If you are struggling with depressed scars, visit Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic.
Since 2006, Rodam has been helping patients with their scar concerns.