What Helps Scars Heal and Fade More Effectively?
Whether your scar is from surgery, an injury, acne, or another skin condition, it's natural to want it to heal as quickly as possible. While scars can't disappear overnight, the right care during the healing process can support healthy skin repair and help minimize their appearance over time.
Once a scar has fully formed, professional treatments can also help improve its texture, color, and overall appearance.
Here's what you should know about healing scars faster—and the advanced treatments available if you're looking to reduce the appearance of new or existing scars.
How Do Scars Form?
Scars are a normal part of your body's healing process.
When the skin is injured, your body produces collagen to repair the damaged tissue. Instead of regenerating skin exactly as it was before, the body creates scar tissue to close the wound.
Every scar heals differently depending on factors like:
- The size and depth of the injury
- Your age
- Genetics
- Skin type
- The location of the wound
- How well the wound is cared for during healing
Some scars gradually fade over time, while others remain raised, textured, or discolored.
Can You Heal Scars Faster?
While you can't dramatically speed up your body's natural healing process, you can create the best possible environment for healthy healing.
The goal isn't just faster healing—it's helping the scar mature as smoothly as possible.
Keep the Wound Clean
Proper wound care is one of the most important steps in healthy scar healing.
Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for cleaning and dressing the wound. Keeping the area clean helps reduce the risk of infection, which can delay healing and increase the likelihood of more noticeable scarring.
Keep the Skin Moist
Once your provider says it's appropriate, keeping the healing skin moisturized can help support the skin barrier and improve overall comfort during recovery.
Avoid picking at scabs or peeling skin, as interrupting the natural healing process can make scarring more noticeable.
Protect Your Scar From the Sun
Sun protection is essential while a scar is healing.
Ultraviolet (UV) exposure can cause healing scars to become darker and more noticeable, especially during the first several months after an injury.
Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher whenever the scar is exposed, and consider covering the area with clothing when possible.
Eat a Healthy Diet
Your skin needs nutrients to repair itself.
Eating a balanced diet that includes adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals supports your body's natural healing process. Staying hydrated also helps maintain healthy skin.
Be Patient
Scar remodeling takes time.
Even after a wound has fully closed, your body continues reorganizing collagen beneath the surface for months. Many scars continue improving in appearance for up to a year or longer.
When Should You Consider Professional Scar Treatment?
If your scar remains raised, textured, discolored, or bothers you after it has healed, professional treatments may help improve its appearance.
At LaserAway, treatment plans are customized based on several factors, including:
- The type of scar
- The age of the scar
- Its location on the body
- Your skin type
- Your treatment goals
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, clinicians combine advanced technologies to address both newer and older scars.
Scar Treatments for Newer Scars
Newer scars often respond differently than older, more established scars.
For scars that are less than a year old, LaserAway may recommend Clear + Brilliant® Perméa followed by Rejuran® Healing Essence. This approach helps support collagen production while promoting tissue repair and healthier-looking skin during the remodeling process.
Scar Treatments for Older Scars
Older scars often require a more comprehensive approach.
LaserAway commonly combines Potenza™ RF Microneedling with Clear + Brilliant, followed by Rejuran® Healing Essence.
Potenza RF Microneedling helps remodel deeper scar tissue by combining controlled microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production. Clear + Brilliant helps improve skin texture and supports the penetration of Rejuran Healing Essence, which contains polynucleotides (PN) that promote tissue repair and skin regeneration.
What Types of Scars Can Be Treated?
Professional scar revision can improve the appearance of many types of scars, including:
- Surgical scars
- Injury scars
- Acne scars
- Flat or slightly raised scars
LaserAway can often begin treating newer scars once they've healed appropriately—typically around 8 weeks after surgery for waist-up scars and 10 weeks for waist-down scars. True keloid scars require a different medical approach and are not treated with this protocol.
How Many Scar Treatments Will You Need?
Scar improvement takes time.
While some patients notice improvement after their first treatment, most benefit from a series of treatments. The number of sessions depends on your scar's age, severity, and your treatment goals.
Each treatment builds on the previous one by continuing to stimulate collagen remodeling and improving the skin's overall texture and appearance.
Why Choose LaserAway?
At LaserAway, scar treatment is never one-size-fits-all.
Our experienced clinicians create personalized treatment plans using advanced technologies such as Clear + Brilliant®, Potenza™ RF Microneedling, and Rejuran® Healing Essence to improve the appearance of both newer and older scars. Every treatment is tailored to your skin, your scar, and your aesthetic goals, helping you achieve smoother, healthier-looking skin over time.
The Bottom Line
If you're wondering how to heal scars faster, the best place to start is with proper wound care, sun protection, healthy habits, and patience. While you can't rush your body's natural healing process, these steps can support healthier scar formation.
If a scar remains noticeable after healing, professional scar treatments can help improve its texture, tone, and overall appearance. With customized treatment plans that may include Clear + Brilliant, Potenza RF Microneedling, and Rejuran Healing Essence, LaserAway offers advanced solutions for both newer and older scars designed to help you feel more confident in your skin. Want to learn more? Reach out for a free consultation.
References
- "Polynucleotide-Based Treatments For Various Facial Scars Including Combat Injuries," Journal of Dermatological Treatment, December 2024.
- "Radiofrequency Microneedling: A Comprehensive and Critical Review," Dermatologic Surgery, June 2021.
- "Review of Lasers and Energy-Based Devices for Skin Rejuvenation and Scar Treatment with Histologic Correlations," Dermatologic Surgery, April 2022.