Restore confidence in your skin with scar revision options for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. At Transitions, we offer Clear + Brilliant laser and CO₂ resurfacing to minimize the appearance of surgical or acne scars while improving skin tone and texture.
Fade surgical scars and embrace smooth skin
Scar revision improves the appearance, texture, and visibility of scars by using advanced technologies to blend them more naturally with the surrounding skin. At Transitions, we use Clear + Brilliant laser and CO₂ resurfacing to help smooth scar tissue, promote collagen growth, and enhance skin tone. These treatments are non-invasive to minimally invasive, making them ideal for patients seeking noticeable improvement without extensive downtime.
For transgender and gender-diverse individuals, scar revision can be especially meaningful. Many patients seek this treatment to minimize visible signs of past surgeries, including scars from gender-affirming procedures such as top surgery or facial reconstruction. While surgical scars are a natural part of healing, they can sometimes be a source of dysphoria or discomfort. Scar revision provides an opportunity to feel more confident in your skin and support your transition with smoother, more even results.
Scar revision can address these concerns:
- Visible scars from gender-affirming surgeries
- Textured or raised surgical scars
- Pigmentation irregularities around scar tissue
- Acne scars or old injury marks
- Discoloration that makes scars more noticeable
- Skin that hasn’t healed evenly after surgery
- Areas of tightness or restricted movement due to scarring
Do I qualify for scar revision?
You may be a good candidate for scar revision if you have visible scars from gender-affirming surgery, acne, or past injuries that affect your confidence or comfort. This treatment is ideal if your skin is generally healthy and you want to improve the texture, tone, or visibility of existing scars without additional surgery.
During your consultation, our surgeons will evaluate your scar type, skin health, and goals. They’ll determine if Clear + Brilliant, CO₂ resurfacing, or a combination of treatments is best for you. Your plan will be personalized to your skin’s healing response and the nature of your scars to ensure the most effective, natural-looking results.
What are the benefits of scar revision?
Scar revision allows you to feel more at ease in your skin by softening the visibility of surgical or acne-related scars. Whether you’re healing from gender-affirming surgery or addressing long-standing skin concerns, our laser treatments support both aesthetic and emotional well-being. The benefits of scar revision include:
- Smoother skin texture and improved tone
- Less noticeable scars over time
- Boost in self-confidence and comfort
- Minimal downtime with non-surgical options
- Customized treatment for your specific skin type and scar
- Enhanced skin regeneration through collagen stimulation
- Complementary to other gender-affirming procedures
- Long-lasting results with proper skincare and maintenance
Choose your ideal scar revision technique
Overview
At Transitions, we offer advanced non-surgical scar revision treatments to meet the unique needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Whether you want to soften post-surgical scars or smooth out acne-related marks, your surgeon will recommend the best option based on your skin’s characteristics and your unique aesthetic goals.
Clear + Brilliant
Clear + Brilliant is a gentle fractional laser treatment that targets the upper layers of skin with pinpoint precision. It creates thousands of microscopic treatment zones, stimulating the skin’s natural healing process and promoting collagen production. This technique is ideal for improving the texture and tone of newer or more superficial scars. Because it’s less aggressive than ablative lasers, Clear + Brilliant requires little to no downtime, making it a great option for general maintenance and early scar intervention.
CO₂ resurfacing
CO₂ resurfacing uses a more powerful carbon dioxide laser to remove the outer layers of damaged skin while penetrating deeper to stimulate collagen remodeling. This method is especially effective for thicker, raised, or long-standing surgical scars, such as those from top surgery. By vaporizing scar tissue and triggering cellular renewal, CO₂ resurfacing helps restore a smoother, more even skin surface. Some downtime is expected, but the dramatic, long-term results often make it a preferred choice for more prominent scars.
The day of your scar revision
On the day of your scar revision, depending on the method chosen, a topical numbing cream or local anesthetic may be applied to ensure comfort. For Clear + Brilliant, the laser handpiece is guided over the treatment area to create micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. With CO₂ resurfacing, a deeper laser is used to precisely vaporize layers of scar tissue. The entire procedure typically takes 30 to 90 minutes.
Your recovery experience after scar revision
After scar revision, you may notice redness, swelling, or mild sensitivity—especially if you had CO₂ resurfacing. These effects subside within a few days to a week. With Clear + Brilliant, recovery is minimal, and you can return to daily activities almost immediately.
You’ll see improvements in skin texture and scar visibility within one to two weeks, with the results continuing to develop over several months.
Transition into your authentic self...
Transitions is here to support every step of your journey with scar revision treatments that help you feel more comfortable in your skin. Whether you want to soften surgical scars or refine skin texture, our expert team offers personalized care using advanced technologies like Clear + Brilliant and CO₂ resurfacing. Let us help you achieve results that align with your goals—schedule a consultation for scar revision in Pasadena or Beverly Hills today.
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