Self harm scars
Discover insights on self-harm scars, their impact, and approaches to minimise their appearance. Find out how professional care can support healing and help restore skin confidence.
Laser Treatment for Self Harm Scars
Living with self-harm scars can serve as a constant reminder of difficult times. We recognise the significant benefit that can be experienced when these scars are treated.
Types of self harm scars
There are a number of self harm scar types that can be treated with lasers. They include:
- red scars, usually resulting from cuts or stabs
- white scars,
- hypertrophic & keloid scars,
- tattoos or ink-based marking.
- scarring within tattoos.
- unsightly skin grafts from attempts to cover scarring.
These scars can appear on various areas of the body, such as the legs, arms, or other visible places. Most scar types respond well to treatment with lasers.
Most scar types respond well to treatment with lasers.
If you have a referral from your GP or specialist, your initial consult with our dermatologist to review your self harm scars and determine a treatment plan will be bulk billed, meaning there will be no cost to you.
What treatments exist for self injury scars?
Treatment options will be determined by our dermatologist, who can review the types of scars you have and your skin tone, as well as any underlying conditions that may need to be factored in to the decision.
Fraxel lasers are often the best choice for scar reduction. Fraxel lasers make tiny holes in the skin, causing fibroblast cells in the dermis layer to be triggered to produce new collagen, which helps minimise the appearance of the scars. Fraxel lasers are used on many different types of scars and are effective in the treatment of self harm scars.
Vascular lasers can be used to treat redness in scars. This laser does not break the skin, so treatments require less significant pain killers or downtime.
Thickened or keloid scars often require intralesional injections with cortisone, in addition to laser treatment.
Pigmented lasers may be appropriate to remove tattoos or ink marks.
Sensitivity to the needs of self injury scar patients
Our staff are highly compassionate and have experience working with patients with sensitive issues, including histories of self-cutting, burning, picking and more.
Our private consult rooms and medical experience makes the process of treating the scars from such a traumatic experience more comfortable and less distressing.
We’re also able to work with other treating professionals, including psychologists, to ensure wholistic patient care is offered.
Can Laser Treatment Remove Self Harm Scars?
Most self-harm scars respond well to laser treatment. Our dermatologist will assess your scars, skin tone, and any underlying conditions to create a tailored treatment plan.
- Fraxel lasers: These are highly effective for reducing self-harm scars by stimulating collagen production. They create tiny holes in the dermis, prompting the skin to regenerate and improve the scar’s appearance.
- Vascular lasers: Ideal for reducing redness in scars, these lasers work without breaking the skin, resulting in less pain and minimal downtime.
- Pigment lasers: Used to remove tattoos or ink marks associated with self-harm.
A Compassionate Approach to Care
We understand that treating self-harm scars requires sensitivity and care. Our team has extensive experience supporting patients with self-injury scars, including those caused by cutting, burning, or picking.
Our private consultation rooms provide a safe and confidential environment to discuss your concerns. For patients seeking holistic care, we can collaborate with other professionals, such as psychologists, to ensure emotional and physical well-being throughout the treatment process.
Whether addressing self-harm marks, self-harm burn scars, or other scar types, we’re committed to helping you achieve improved skin and renewed confidence.
Corrective Treatments
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Our Practitioners
The doctors at Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic are highly trained medical professionals, with a caring and compassionate outlook, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our patients.
Dr. Terence Poon is the medical director of Neutral Bay Laser & Dermatology Clinic. He is a dermatologist and laser specialist. He has trained extensively in Australia and internationally, in the laser-responsive cosmetic aspects of dermatology.
He undertook a fellowship with Dr Jim Walter, who pioneered the use of lasers in dermatology in Australia and who founded our clinic, which was the first full time laser dermatology clinic in Sydney.
Dr Marianne Nolan has been with the clinic for over two decades and is very experienced in all aspects of laser treatments and related cosmetic procedures. Her meticulous record of safety and competence has earned her a huge following of dedicated cosmetic skin care patients, who also enjoy warm, caring manner. She trained extensively with our founder, Dr James Walter, and has attended regular training programmes and conferences in Australia, Europe and the USA. Together with Dr Walter, she is co-developer of our bespoke rejuvenation treatments, the Walter Nolan Multi-Laser Procedures.
Dr Helena Torpinski has been with our clinic for nearly two decades. Her bright and lively manner continues to ensure she is popular with our patients. Helena works as a GP in Newtown when she is not at our clinic and this adds a great breadth of knowledge and understanding to her engagement with patients. She has expertise in all forms of laser and light-based treatments and has a commitment to ongoing education, training and regular conference attendance.
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