BONITA SCAR CLINIC

Facial Surgical Scars

Facial scars left after cosmetic surgery, we look at the weakened skin first

Bonita's Approach

For scars left after surgery, we start by asking what surgery you had

We check the incision site, when the surgery was done and the treatment you have had since

Even scars in the same area may need different treatment depending on why the depression or pulling occurred

About

Treatment depends on the shape of the scar

For scars left after cosmetic surgery, such as alar reduction marks, pixie ear after a face lift or double-eyelid incision lines, the cause becomes clear only when we know where and how the incisions were made.

Because Bonita has long treated both cosmetic surgery and scar restoration, we first identify at which step the complication arose, then treat it.

After surgical restoration, combined lasers refine color and texture if needed.

Before / After

Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita

Facial Surgical Scars before & after photo 2 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before 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.

BONITA SCAR CLINIC

Know the surgery, and the scar becomes clear

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.

Point

Scars we treat

Scars from rhinoplasty complications

(alar reduction, scars after silicone removal)

Scars from face lift complications

(ear deformity, surgical marks)

Scars from breast surgery complications

(inframammary scars, armpit scars and more)

See Body surgical scar cases →

Depressed scars after implant or filler removal

(depression at the removal site, skin adhesion)

Process

No pointless repeat sessions The restoration process

Rather than repeating the same treatment, we start from where the previous incisions were and the current state of the tissue

STEP 01
Review of previous surgery
We check which surgery you had and when, the incision sites and any treatment since.
STEP 02
Vascular · regenerative lasers
Scars left as thin red lines
Redness and texture are refined with laser.
STEP 03
Adhesion release · fat grafting
Depressed scars or scars pulled downward
We release the adhesions and fill the sunken area with fat grafting.
STEP 04
Excision · re-suturing
A widened incision line
We excise the scar and re-suture it along the skin creases.
STEP 05
Shape correction
Changes in shape such as pixie ear
We correct the scar along with shape issues such as the form of the ear.
STEP 06
Follow-up and finishing
The number of sessions depends on the scar's condition.
After observing the progress, any remaining colour and texture are treated with combined lasers if needed.

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

Can I get scar treatment here even if I had the surgery elsewhere?

Yes, you can. Knowing which surgery you had and when helps us judge the incision site and cause, so please tell us as much as you remember.

My surgery was recent. Can I start scar treatment now?

It depends on how well the wound has healed. If it is too early, we manage it while watching its progress and plan treatment around when the scar settles.

Can pixie ear be corrected?

We consider ways to correct the ear’s shape along with the scar. Pixie ear is a change in the earlobe’s shape caused by the incision in front of the ear and the direction of pull. The extent is confirmed in consultation.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the scar. Surgical restoration is done once and then reviewed, and remaining color and texture are often refined with lasers over several sessions.

※ 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

The Bonita Story

Before & After — 31 years of records

Facial Surgical Scars before & after photo 3 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Facial Surgical Scars before & after photo 4 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Facial Surgical Scars before & after photo 5 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Facial Surgical Scars before & after photo 6 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

※ Before & after results vary by individual. Side effects may occur, so please decide after a full consultation with your doctor.

Equipment

Devices used in this treatment — From our 68 devices combined according to purpose

**Fraxel-repair**Fractional laser, inducing regeneration of depressed scars and texture

**Aphrodite Co2 Laser**CO2 laser, smoothing scar surface irregularities

**PICO-LITE**Pico laser, pigment & scar marks

**Vbeam Perfecta**Vascular laser, red scars & flushing

**Potenza**RF microneedling, scars, pores & firmness

**Janustar Pico**Pico laser, pigment & tone

※ Device descriptions reflect general use; the actual combination depends on your skin condition. See all our equipment

Video

Before & after videos · Bonita TV

Real treatment videos. Tap to play.

Real before & after surgery videos (Bonita Clinic channel)

Treating deeply depressed nose scars (Bonita Clinic, Nonhyeon Station)

Treating a deeply depressed philtrum scar

Scar reconstruction after limb-lengthening surgery

Explained by the director himself (Bonita TV · Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung)

Many people get scars after alar reduction, and they don't fade easily. Treating them with autologous tissue restoration makes removal possible.

Nose and forehead scars makeup can't hide: a case improved with adipose stem cells / Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung

※ Results vary by individual. Videos play on YouTube.

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Consultation & booking

You can contact us via KakaoTalk, Naver booking or phone. Inquiries left after hours are answered in order on the next clinic day.

Clinic Hours

Weekdays	09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday	10:00 – 18:00
Saturday	09:00 – 15:00
Sunday & Holidays	Closed

Bonita Clinic, 3F, 565 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul · +82-2-3444-1535

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