Raised. Sunken. Bumpy. Stretched. Sore. While scars are a natural part of healing, they aren’t always pretty. And sometimes they even hurt.
You may wish they’d just fade away. You’ve tried creams and lotions with no luck. You’re starting to think you need something more than do-it-yourself treatments to get rid of them.
Cleveland Clinic’s dermatology providers are here to help. Our experts know what it takes to treat all kinds of scars. Whether you have old acne scars, a new surgical scar or one from a childhood injury, we’ll work with you to reduce their appearance and help you feel (and look) more like yourself.
Most scars improve with nonsurgical treatments, like chemical peels or laser resurfacing. But thick, painful or itchy scars, like keloids, may need scar revision. Our scar experts offer all of these treatments under one roof. Meet our team.
No scars are the same, and neither are the people we treat. That’s why we make sure the treatment you get is highly personalized. From expert care for acne scars or burns to the unique needs of people of color, Cleveland Clinic focuses on you.
Large, deep scars — like those from burns — can cause tight areas of skin called contractures. Contractures can be painful and make it hard to move. Our plastic surgeons specialize in skin grafting, tissue expanders and other advanced techniques for complex scar revision.
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We make it easy for you to get the care you need, when and where you need it. Many of our healthcare providers offer virtual visits and follow-ups. You’ll receive attentive, one-on-one care from your provider, from the comfort and convenience of home.
During your first visit, your providers will ask how you got your scar and take a closer look at it so they can be sure the treatment plan they build is the right one. They consider these important factors:
Your provider may do more testing for large scars or scars that may be hard to treat. Imaging scans can help them check scar depth and blood supply. The results of these scans help providers decide the best treatment.
When you come to Cleveland Clinic for scar treatment, you’ll work with a skilled team of providers, including:
This team works together — and with you — to create a personalized treatment plan that matches your specific needs.
Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio and Florida.
At Cleveland Clinic, we offer a wide range of scar treatments. And we’ll personalize these treatments to meet your unique needs. From cosmetic treatments that won’t require surgery to complex revision surgeries that change your scar’s appearance, we have the expertise to give you the best results.
Many scars improve with cosmetic treatments that are quick, painless and don’t require surgery. While these treatments won’t get rid of a scar entirely, they can make it less noticeable. These include:
Scar revision surgery can help scars blend into your surrounding skin. It can help if you have large, long or deep scars that cause skin stiffness or ones that are very noticeable. We typically only recommend scar revision surgery if other treatments haven’t worked. Your surgeon may:
You don’t have to live with a scar that bothers you. If it makes you feel self-conscious or uncomfortable — or if your scar hurts — it’s OK to want to do something about it. Our expert healthcare providers will look at your scar, answer your questions and talk about your concerns. Then, together, we’ll craft a personalized plan to treat it in a way that’s best for you.
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