Scar Revision

MCA (Mulit-Trepannic Collagen Actuation) Needling is an advanced medical needling technique designed to improve the appearance, texture, and quality of scar tissue. Unlike cosmetic microneedling, MCA uses a structured protocol that aims to stimulate the skin's natural regenerative processes while preserving the epidermis.

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By creating thousands of precise micro-channels within the skin, MCA Needling encourages the body's natural wound-healing response. This process stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin, helping to remodel scar tissue and improve the overall quality of the skin over time.

As collagen continues to develop in the weeks and months following treatment, scars can become softer, smoother, and blend more naturally with the surrounding skin.

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At Cheshire Medical Aesthetics, we understand that successful scar treatment begins with a thorough assessment. Every patient receives a comprehensive consultation where we evaluate the scar's characteristics, your medical history, and your treatment goals before recommending the most appropriate course of treatment.

Our personalised approach ensures that each treatment plan is tailored specifically to your scar, rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.

 

 

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Why Assessment Matters

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Successful scar treatment depends on understanding exactly what type of scar is being treated. 

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Treating Hypertrophic Scars

Hypertrophic scars are raised, thickened scars that remain confined within the original boundaries of the wound. They develop when the body produces excess collagen during healing, resulting in a scar that is elevated above the surrounding skin.

MCA Needling can be an effective treatment option for many mature hypertrophic scars by encouraging the scar tissue to remodel over time.

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Treating Atrophic Scars

Atrophic scars appear as depressions or indentations within the skin due to a loss of collagen during healing. They are commonly associated with acne, chickenpox, trauma, or certain surgical procedures.

Rather than reducing excess tissue, treatment focuses on rebuilding the skin's structural support.

MCA Needling stimulates the production of new collagen beneath the scar, helping to gradually improve skin thickness and reduce the depth of depressed scars.

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Understanding Keloid Scars

Keloid scars differ significantly from hypertrophic scars.

A keloid develops when the body's healing response becomes overactive, producing excessive collagen that continues to grow beyond the original wound. Unlike hypertrophic scars, keloids do not remain confined to the initial injury and may continue enlarging long after the skin has healed.

Some individuals have a genetic predisposition to developing keloid scars, making them more likely to occur after surgery, piercings, acne, burns, or even minor skin injuries. 

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At Cheshire Medical Aesthetics, patient safety is always our priority. If we identify that a scar is keloid in nature, we will explain why MCA Needling is not recommended and discuss suitable alternatives or referral pathways where appropriate.