Aerolase Neo scar management treatment
Mr Olivier Amar - Leading Plastic Surgeon in Chelsea, London
Aerolase Neo Laser: advanced post-surgery wound healing & scar management. The laser effectively softens scar tissue, reduces redness and hyperpigmentation, and improves overall texture and appearance.
What is Aerolase Neo Laser wound healing & scar management treatment?
Aerolase Neo laser is an advanced treatment that supports recovery after surgery and improves overall results. This innovative post-surgery laser treatment helps reduce bruising, promotes faster healing, flattens scars, and minimises redness and thickness. Key benefits include:
- Accelerated bruise resolution
- Enhanced wound healing
- Significant scar improvement
- Reduced recovery time
- Improved cosmetic outcomes
- Safe for all skin types
Regular healing monitoring is essential for optimal recovery following any surgical procedure.
scar management laser protocol
Regular healing monitoring is essential for optimal recovery following any surgical procedure. Mr Olivier Amar specialises in advanced scar management and prevention techniques. As part of your post-surgical care, a scar management protocol will be implemented consisting of a course of Aerolase Neo laser, beginning 1-2 weeks after surgery.
Bruising reduction
The Neo's laser technology delivers impressive results for clearing post-surgical bruising on both face and body. When blood vessels break near the skin's surface, they cause visible bruising. The Neo's precisely calibrated energy pulses break down leaked blood, allowing your body to absorb it more rapidly.
Accelerated wound healing
The Aerolase Neo laser stimulates your body's natural wound healing cascade, promoting faster wound closure in treated areas. While each person's healing process varies significantly, laser treatment effectively accelerates these natural mechanisms, reducing overall recovery time.
Advanced scar management
Aerolase Neo laser technology significantly improves scar appearance through:
- Stimulated collagen remodeling
- Reduced pigmentation irregularities
- Enhanced tissue regeneration
The treatment works by delivering precise pulses of light energy directly to scarred tissue. This energy stimulates new collagen and elastin fiber production, promoting comprehensive skin rejuvenation and remodelling. The process softens scar tissue, reduces redness and hyperpigmentation, and improves overall texture and appearance.
Recovery Guide
Immediately after treatment you may experience mild redness for a few hours. No downtime is required and you can resume normal activities immediately. As with all laser treatments, you should avoid direct sun exposure until redness subsides, continue using SPF 50+ protection and follow our recommended skincare routine.
Important considerations
While Aerolase Neo laser treatment is highly effective for scar reduction, complete scar removal is typically not achievable. However, most patients experience significant improvement, resulting in smoother, less noticeable scars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aerolase Neo laser?
Aerolase Neo is an advanced medical laser system using 650-microsecond Nd:YAG pulse technology to deliver precise laser energy deep into the skin. The 650-microsecond pulse timing allows for skin cooling between pulses which limits any discomfort. As the device passes over your skin it stimulates collagen production and reduces inflammation. This technology ensures effective treatment delivery while maintaining comfort and skin safety, resulting in clear, healthy skin without adverse effects.
HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT TAKE?
Typically, treatment takes between 30-40 minutes depending on treatment area.
Is Aerolase Neo Laser Treatment painful?
Most patients find the Aerolase Neo laser treatment to be relatively comfortable. The laser feels like a mild warming sensation, similar to the feeling of a hot stone massage.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ‘GOOD’ AND ‘BAD’ SCARRING?
A ‘good’ scar fades significantly after appearing and blends in with the surrounding skin tone. A ‘poor’ scar, such as a keloid or hypertrophic scar, will stay visible and cause skin irritation for a number of months after formation. Time is the best healer as eventually normal scars and hypertrophic scars will mature and become pale.
WHAT CAN I DO TO ACHIEVE BETTER SCARS?
Scar quality will always vary from individual to individual and guarantees are impossible to give. There are ways to improve scars in the post-operative period for everyone with the use of various creams, oils and substances and thus we always advise our patients accordingly.
WHAT ARE KELOIDS?
When a wound heals, it leaves a scar. A keloid is a special type of scar; one that grows too much and can even become larger than the original wound. It is not uncommon for surgical or injury scars to become a little lumpy (hypertrophic). A keloid differs from these in several ways:
- A keloid can come up after very minor skin damage, such as an acne spot, or even if there has been no obvious damage to the skin at all.
- It can spread outside the original area of skin damage.
- It may last permanently.
WHAT CAUSES KELOIDS TO OCCUR?
This is not fully understood. Most people never get keloids, others get them after the most minor of injuries. Several things affect the risk of getting one.
Dark skinned people get keloids much more easily than those with a paler skin. They are especially common in people with black skin. Keloids can crop up anywhere but do so most easily on certain areas, such as the skin around the upper chest and shoulders – particularly over the breastbone (sternum) – and on the earlobes. Having previously had a keloid increases the risk of getting another if subjected to trauma to their skin.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HYPERTROPHIC SCAR AND A KELOID?
There is a whole range of scars but at the poor end there is the hypertrophic scar which occurs when the wound heals to become red, raised and itchy for a few months but will then resolve to become flat and pale. A keloid is similar but the scar continues to grow encroaching upon normal tissue and may need specific treatment.
Meet Olivier Amar – Leading Plastic Surgeon in Chelsea, London
Mr Olivier Amar is a renowned London based consultant plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon specialising in face, breast and body surgery, advanced non-surgical facial rejuvenation, hair loss treatments and regenerative medicine. With over 15 years of experience, Mr Olivier Amar has earned a reputation among both patients and peers alike for transforming cosmetic surgery into an art form.
“Cosmetic surgery is a demanding profession and patient expectations are high. But I am a doctor first and a surgeon second. My only concern is the patient in front of me, fulfilling their needs and managing their expectations. My work is intense; it means everything to me and is my lifelong passion.”
Mr Amar’s commitment to precision and refinement extends through every aspect of patient care, from initial consultation to post-operative support. All treatments take place at his private practice in Chelsea, London. Working alongside Mr Amar is a highly skilled team of dedicated nurses, experienced anaesthetists from leading NHS and private hospitals, and specialised management staff. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive, world class care for all patients.
