St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
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Kaitlin and Dr Swofford took great care of me during my procedure. I was in and out in 30 minutes. Everyone in the office is friendly and professional. Thank you so much.
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Not a long wait and very professional
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My experience is 5 star all the way. It good to see the professional expertise in my visit.
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I love this dermatologist. They are super friendly and work fast to get you in. Great experience
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Very prompt scheduling. The staff were super friendly and professional.
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Great staff. Professional and efficient.
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Staff was pleasant, professional and prepared.Jennifer S. & her aide were amazing.
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Great service and staff!
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We moved to Lincoln County a year ago and I was searching for new doctors, including a dermatologist. Dr. Beal’s credentials drew me to St. Louis Dermatology.. It is the best decision I made. Dr. Beal, Jennifer(PA), the nurses and all the staff (including billing) are amazing, professional, kind, friendly and a caring team. I was blessed by each person that cared for me during my office visits, surgeries and beyond. I highly recommend them for your dermatological care.
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What is Scar Revision?

A scar is a permanent change to your skin in response to an injury. When your normal skin and soft tissues (skin, fat, and muscle) are injured, they heal with scars.

Scar revision uses techniques and treatment modalities to improve scars’ appearance, texture, and function.

Many patients seek to improve the cosmetic appearance of scars. Others seek to improve symptoms such as pain or a decrease in function due to the scar. With our expert care, your scar’s appearance and symptoms can be improved.

We offer comprehensive treatments for scars caused by acne, surgery, or injuries. Treatment is individualized to your scar and treatment goals.

What Types of Scars Can You Treat?

We perform comprehensive acne scar combination treatments that minimize downtime and maximize results. Our combination treatments include subcision to release tethered scars, TCA CROSS (chemical reconstruction of skin scars) for ice-pick scars, and microneedling and resurfacing for boxcar and rolling acne scars. Together, these combination treatments can significantly reduce or even sometimes erase the appearance of your acne scars.

  • Acne Scars – Acne scars are formed from cystic acne. You should make sure your acne has been treated or is resolved before undergoing acne scar treatment. Once your acne has been controlled, you can pursue treatment for your acne scars.
  • Raised Scars / Hypertrophic scars / Keloidal scars – Raised scars, also known as hypertrophic scars or keloidal scars, are very common. Hypertrophic scars are raised in the area of trauma. Keloidal scars produce excessive scar tissue such that the scar is larger than the initial injury. For example, after an ear piercing, a large keloid forms on the backside of your ear.
  • Depressed Scars / Atrophic Scars – These scars lack collagen and elastic tissue, contributing to their depressed or atrophic appearance. This type of scar treatment focuses on increasing the collagen and elastic tissue and replacing lost tissue.
  • Traumatic Scars / Injury Scars – Traumatic scars caused by car accidents, dog bites, burns, or other accidents can be very upsetting. We will listen to you to understand what you want to achieve with scar revision. Our dermatologists will then discuss individualized treatment options to achieve your best goals.
  • Discolored or Darkened Scars – Injury to the skin can produce darker or lighter scars than normal skin. Sometimes, we can replace the lost melanocytes for lighter scars, and for darker scars, we can use treatments to lighten the scars.

What Are the Best Scar Treatments?

We offer comprehensive scar treatments individualized to your goals and scars.

  • Steroid Injections: Steroids can be injected into thickened, painful, or itchy scars to reduce these symptoms and improve the scar’s appearance. It is important to note that these steroids are used locally in the scar, which reduces side effects. Side effects are typically limited to color changes and skin thinning.
  • 5-Fluorouracil Injections: This medication can treat thickened, painful, or itchy scars. This medication does not have the side effect of skin thinning or lightening. It works best when combined with steroid injections. Dr. Beal is one of the few dermatologists and facial plastic surgeons to use this medication for treating scars. Side effects of this medication include temporary skin darkening. If you intend to become pregnant or are pregnant, this is NOT an appropriate treatment for you. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
  • Surgical Revision: Scars from trauma, such as car accidents, dog bites, and burns, can sometimes benefit from surgical removal of the old scar and reconstruction with meticulous surgical technique. By excising the old scar and re-suturing it with meticulous surgical technique, the appearance and function of the scar can be improved.
  • Resurfacing: This technique improves the texture and appearance of scars. Controlled injury increases collagen and elastic tissue.
  • Microneedling: Microneedling is a great modality for increasing collagen and elastic tissue. Dr. Beal uses physician-grade microneedling to improve the appearance of atrophic scars, such as acne scars.
  • Fat Grafting: Fat Grafting can help improve the texture and appearance of scars, including as a permanent filler. Fat cells are a store of stem cells that can be further used for scar rehabilitation. Fat grafting is a versatile and great way to improve the appearance of scars.
  • Fillers: For atrophic scars that have lost volume, fillers can help replace the volume. The fillers used can be permanent or semi-permanent and are chosen based on a comprehensive scar assessment and your treatment goals.
  • TCA CROSS (Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars): TCA (trichloroacetic acid) treats depressed or pitted scarring. It involves using a concentrated chemical peel, which helps elevate the depressed scars.
  • Subcision: Bound-down or tethered scars benefit from subcision, a technique in which the fibrous bands tethering the scar are released to restore a smooth facial appearance.

Combination Scar Treatments

Many patients have scars that would benefit from multiple treatment modalities. Using our experience and expertise, we combine multiple treatments to minimize your downtime and maximize your results. We tailor the specific techniques and modalities to achieve your goals.

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