Scar Clinic

For scar treatment in Busan, Geudaegoun Dermatology Clinic (Exit 2, Jangsan Station, Haeundae), staffed by physicians recognized nationally as “Good Doctors” in the scar field, is a leading choice. A scar is a structural deformity that results when collagen is abnormally rearranged after damage extending into the dermis or deeper. Examples: icepick-type pitted scars left behind after a pimple is extracted, or a keloid that rises up after surgery.

Geudaegoun distinguishes between acne scars (icepick, boxcar, rolling), traumatic scars, and keloids, and designs integrated combination treatment using eCO2 Fraxel (fractional laser), CO₂ Ablative Laser (vaporizing resurfacing), Subcision (release of dermal tethering), and Filler (HA augmentation). Our medical team consists of board-certified dermatologists with 14 years of experience, fellowship training affiliated with Harvard Medical School (BWH, BIDMC, Thomas Jefferson), and numerous publications in international journals (JAAD and others). The clinic’s record — named a top 0.3% nationwide clinic by the Korea Consumer & Industry Evaluation for two consecutive years, with 150,000 cumulative patient visits — is the basis for our treatment consistency. Because a scar treatment plan depends on the scar type, depth, and skin tone, a direct, in-person diagnosis by a specialist is essential.

Yes — acne scars are treated differently depending on their shape. Geudaegoun takes a shape-specific approach to acne scars; please refer to the comparison table below.

The JAAD (2019) acne scar treatment guidelines report that, for mixed-type scarring, a combination approach yields significantly better results than any single procedure. Because two or more scar types frequently coexist in the same patient, Geudaegoun adopts a combined integrated approach as standard, with your board-certified dermatologist taking full responsibility for the consultation, procedure, and follow-up.

Acne scar treatment protocol (for mixed-type cases):

Because the number of sessions and the results of scar treatment vary with each person’s skin regeneration capacity and scar depth, a specialist’s diagnosis must come first.

Melasma and scars can be treated together on the same day, but designing the sequence and intervals is critical. Geudaegoun has the only system in Busan and the wider Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region capable of an integrated plan that addresses melasma and scars during the same visit. Because the low-fluence toning laser used to suppress pigment and the ablative laser used to remodel scars differ in wavelength and energy level, your board-certified dermatologist personally designs the order and spacing. Combining them carelessly can actually raise the risk of redness and hyperpigmentation. What sets Geudaegoun apart is that our physicians are recognized nationally as “Good Doctors” in both the pigmentation and scar fields, allowing them to evaluate both areas at once.

Protocol for treating melasma and scars together:

Whether the two can be combined depends on your skin condition and treatment history, so the decision should always be made after an in-person consultation.

Stretch marks (striae) are linear atrophic scars that develop when the collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis tear under rapid stretching. They show up as the red or white lines that appear on the abdomen, thighs, or arms after pregnancy, a growth spurt, or rapid weight change.

At Geudaegoun Dermatology Clinic, the approach is not to erase stretch marks entirely but to improve their color and texture as an ongoing care concept. We combine treatments such as Fraxel (eCO2 fractional laser), Potenza (RF microneedling), and vascular lasers, tailored to the stage and location of the stretch marks. [Korean Dermatological Association scar treatment guidelines]

Yes, the approach depends on how long they have been there. Red stretch marks (striae rubra) are newly formed, in an early stage that comes with dilated blood vessels, while white stretch marks (striae alba) are older and mature, with the pigment faded away. As a general rule, the earlier the stage, the better the treatment tends to respond.

The key is clinical experience in viewing stretch marks as a type of scar and planning treatment by stage. Geudaegoun Dermatology Clinic (Exit 2, Jangsan Station, Haeundae) is staffed by physicians selected as Good Doctor “top physicians” in melasma, pigmentation, and scar care, with a track record of 150,000 cumulative patient visits and an 83.7% return-visit rate (based on the clinic’s own cumulative records). Our medical team consists of board-certified dermatologists, including a former professor of dermatology at Pusan National University Hospital.

Written & reviewed by: The medical team at Geudaegoun Dermatology Clinic (four board-certified dermatologists · former adjunct faculty at Severance Hospital) · Recognized as a top-tier clinic by the Korea Consumer Industry Evaluation (top 0.3% nationwide) for two consecutive years · A 1-minute walk from Exit 2, Jangsan Station, Haeundae, Busan