Bonita Clinic, 3F, 565 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 · Tue 10:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–15:00
BONITA SCAR CLINIC
Facial Depressed & Incision Scars
Depressed scarsare pulled down from below
Bonita's Approach
Depressions after surgery, Large and small depressed scars from surgery or accidents
Even cases turned away elsewhere as too difficult can be seen for consultation
Before / After
Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita
Before treatment6 months laterBefore treatment6 months later
More before & after records continue below
※ Before & after results vary by individual. Side effects may occur, so please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.
For You
We recommend this for
Depressed scars on the cheeks, forehead or chin from accidents or surgery
Facial depressions and incision scars left after incisional surgery
Depressed facial scars from trauma
Depressed scars after implant or filler removal
BONITA SCAR CLINIC
Dual restoration: raising the depressed floor, refining the surface texture
We first release the adhesions tethering the skin from below, then fill in the texture of new tissue with stem cells and combined lasers.
Why layers
Why laser alone is not enough — Why depressions remain lies beneath the surface
1
LaserSurface texture, redness, color
Lasers reach only the epidermis and shallow dermis. The surface may smooth out, but a scar with a sunken floor stays as it is.
2
Adhesion releaseThe cords pulling down
Beneath a pitted scar is adhesion tissue holding the skin down. It must be released for the skin to rise.
3
Fat stem cellsThe missing volume
Sunken areas are filled with your own fat and stem cells. Lasers work only once the floor has been raised.
Scar removaland regenerative treatment, together
Since the days when fat grafting was still unfamiliar in Korea, Bonita has used fat grafting for cosmetic/therapeutic purposes.
Alongside procedures that raise and regenerate deeply indented areas, we continue to provide combined regenerative treatment using stem cells.
Cases in which scars and areas indented by accidents or surgery were restored can be seen in the before-and-after photos below.
Process
No pointless repeat sessions Treatment process
Before more laser, we first find out why the pits remain
STEP 01
Checking the scar
We first check depth and width, adhesions and lost volume.
Of the methods below, we use only what is needed.
STEP 02
Adhesion release
Scars with a sunken base that casts a shadow
We detach the scar tissue stuck beneath the skin and lift the skin it was holding down.
STEP 03
Fat grafting · fat stem cells
Wide, sunken scars that have lost volume
Your own fat is transferred into hollow areas to restore volume, and stem cells separated from the fat help regenerate thinned, hardened tissue.
STEP 04
Scar excision · re-suturing
Scars that have widened or thickened
We excise the scar and re-suture it finely along the skin creases.
STEP 05
Sutureless punch elevation
Narrow, deep scars
The base of a narrow, deep scar is cut round and raised to skin level.
Done without sutures, it leaves little trace.
STEP 06
Combined lasers
Scars with a rough surface and lingering color
Remaining marks such as redness, pigmentation and uneven texture are treated with 2–3 lasers, each matched to the type of mark.
STEP 07
Follow-up
Surgical and procedural restoration is usually split into 1–3 sessions.
Laser is used only if marks remain after observing the progress.
At a glance
Treatment details and recovery
TypeSurgery
AnesthesiaLocal or sedation
Hospital staySame-day discharge
StitchesYes
Recovery
Right after treatment
The treated area is protected. We tell you when you can start washing your face and wearing makeup, according to the procedure.
During recovery
Redness and swelling gradually subside. Sun protection matters from this point.
As it settles
While the tissue settles, we watch the progress and decide whether more treatment is needed.
Recovery time and follow-up visits vary with the extent of treatment and your individual condition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
I have had laser treatment many times, but the depressions are still there.
Scars whose base is tethered to deeper tissue or that have lost volume may still cast a shadow after laser resurfacing. That is because lasers address texture and color at the surface and in shallow layers. So we first check whether releasing adhesions or filling is needed.
Can an old scar still be treated?
Old scars can be treated too. Settled scars need tissue to be released and filled, so they may need more steps than new ones. We plan after checking depth and adhesion in consultation.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the scar’s depth, extent and your skin type. Surgical restoration is usually done once and then reviewed, while laser care is often repeated at intervals.
Can I return to daily life right after treatment?
It depends on the treatment method. Laser care has a relatively short recovery, while surgical restoration needs more recovery time depending on the area and extent. If you have important plans, tell us during consultation and we will plan around them.
※ Bleeding, infection, inflammation and other side effects may occur after surgery or treatment. Please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.
Clinic
In the same place in Gangnam since 1995, always by the same hands
Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung, Director 31 years in plastic surgery and scar restoration
Board-certified plastic surgeon (Brazil)
Top of class, Brazilian plastic surgery board examination
M.D., Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil
Plastic surgery residency, Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital, São Paulo
General & thoracic surgery residency, Mandaqui State Hospital, São Paulo
Internship, University of Tennessee, USA
President, Asian International Aesthetic Medicine Forum
Former President, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Surgery
Member, Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, Korean Society of Phlebology
1995Opened · one address in Gangnam1doctor · care by the director31years of scar & revision work
Telling us what caused the scar (acne, surgery, accident), when, and the treatments you have had makes the consultation more precise. You can also send photos via KakaoTalk.
What is possible, the method and the recovery schedule are explained in consultation.
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