BONITA SCAR CLINIC

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars

Chickenpox, smallpox and cleft lip scars, down to depths that lasers found difficult

Bonita's Approach

Deep depressed scars left by chickenpox, smallpox or cleft lip do not fade with age

Scars that were difficult for ordinary laser treatment, approached again with Bonita's know-how

Before / After

Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip 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.

For You

We recommend this for

Depressed facial scars from chickenpox
Depressed scars on the face and body from smallpox
Incision scars around the mouth and philtrum from cleft lip surgery

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.

Surgical scar removal is combined with laser and regenerative treatment.

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
Sutureless punch elevation
Narrow, deep pitted scars, such as from chickenpox or smallpox
The base of a narrow, deep scar is cut round and raised to skin level.
Done without sutures, it leaves little trace.
STEP 03
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 04
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 05
Scar excision · re-suturing
Incision scars around the mouth and philtrum left by cleft lip surgery
Thickened or widened incision lines are excised and re-sutured finely along the skin creases.
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

TypeTreatment · excision if needed
AnesthesiaLocal
Hospital staySame-day discharge
StitchesIf excised

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

The Bonita Story

Before & After — 31 years of records

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 3 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 4 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 5 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 6 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 7 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 8 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 9 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 10 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 11 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 12 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 13 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 14 · Bonita Clinic Seoul — *Before treatment6 months later*

Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars before & after photo 15 · 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 a deeply depressed philtrum scar

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

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

He had tried everything for depressed acne scars. Here is how his skin changed / Dr. Kwang-Seop Chung

※ Results vary by individual. Videos play on YouTube.

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Tuesday	10:00 – 18:00
Saturday	09:00 – 15:00
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Chickenpox, Smallpox & Cleft Lip Scars

Deep depressed scars left by chickenpox, smallpox or cleft lip do not fade with age

Results first — Before & after cases at Bonita

We recommend this for

Dual restoration: raising the depressed floor, refining the surface texture

Why laser alone is not enough — Why depressions remain lies beneath the surface

No pointless repeat sessions Treatment process

Checking the scar

Sutureless punch elevation

Adhesion release

Fat grafting · fat stem cells

Scar excision · re-suturing

Combined lasers

Follow-up