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The Scar Clinic Perth, Unit 4, 2 McCourt Street, West Leederville, Perth (2025)

09/11/2025

Monday Scar Masterclass - Scar Revision

Well, it’s been a while so we are-releasing our RACGP-CPD-approved back catalogue!

This episode has Dr. Suzanne Rea discussing scar revision including:

what scar revision is
when a patient is a suitable candidate
the surgical and non-surgical approaches
the main risks involved
and more

See the QR code or click the link in our story highlight to listen on PodMD

https://podmd.com.au/suzanne-rea-scar-revision/

For more information about all types of treatment for scars or to schedule a consultation contact us on:

(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

06/11/2025

WORKD BURNS WEEK!

This week we celebrate Word Burns Week:
a global collaboration of organizations representing burn care, public health, advocacy, and survivor support.

World Burns Week is guided by a steering committee, made of regional, National and international burns organisations.

One of these organisations is , of which all Scar Clinic Perth Surgeons are members and previous Board members.

These organisations serve as platforms to increase awareness, strive for change and target global equity in burns through not-for-profit activities to improve the lives of those living with burn injuries.
So let’s support them.

04/11/2025

LASER FOR SMALL STEROID-RESISTANT KELOID SCARS

These images show our 24-year old patient before and 3 months after a single CO2 laser and steroid treatment for a recurrent and steroid-resistant keloid on her left upper helix.

This had previously been injected with steroid alone with no response.
Whilst small, this scar was itchy, irritating and sore.

The scar has shrunk flat with a single laser and steroid treatment and is no longer sore or itchy.

These photographs are of an actual patient treated at The Scar Clinic Perth by Dr Helen Douglas who has given her permission for use of these images for education and marketing.

Due to AHPRA regulations, comments have been turned off as any positive comments could be interpreted as testimonials. Thanks for your understanding.
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All results will vary between individuals and will depend upon genetic and lifestyle factors. There are no guarantees that your results will be the same as the patients’ shown.
All laser treatments comes with risks and recovery times; details on this can be found on our website (link in bio).
It is advisable to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner such as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.

For more information about all types of treatment for scars or to schedule a consultation contact us on:

(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

03/11/2025

SCARS AND PRESSURE

Compression, whether via an ear keloid compression device as shown, or specialised garments, has been shown to make scars flatter and paler.

Though the mechanism is not fully understood, pressure likely improves scars by reducing blood flow to the scar and realigning the collagen fibres.

If you look closely in the photograph you can see that the scar on the lobe of the ear is being compressed, which is squeezing the blood out of the small blood vessels in the scar and blanching it with pressure to turn it white.
This is applied slowly and safely to ensure it’s isn’t uncomfortable and that the pressure is safe.

If you would like more information on all types of scar treatment or to schedule a consultation with one of our surgeons contact us on:
(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

30/10/2025

Halloween!

Today is Halloween - a fun time for many of us as we dress up with our friends and family and go trick or treating for lollies!

However, for people with a visible difference this can be a really awful day - please remember that drawing scars on your face or costumes to make them ‘scary’ can reinforce the harmful negative link between people with scars and being scary or evil.

is highlighting this again this year; let’s try to avoid turning someone else’s reality into your ‘costume’

Remember - let’s try to be aware and let’s try to be kind.

28/10/2025

LASER FOR RECURRENT EAR KELOID SCARS

These images show our 28-year old patient before and 4 months after a single CO2 laser and steroid treatment for a recurrent keloid on her left ear helix.

This lady had previously had the keloid scar and part of her upper ear skin surgically removed at a different clinic however the keloid scar had grown back and was not responsive to steroid injections alone.

The scar has shrunk flat with a single laser and steroid combination treatment and the patient will now utilise a compression device to reduce risk of recurrence.

These photographs are of an actual patient treated at The Scar Clinic Perth by Dr Suzanne Rea who has given her permission for use of these images for education and marketing.

Due to AHPRA regulations, comments have been turned off as any positive comments could be interpreted as testimonials. Thanks for your understanding.
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All results will vary between individuals and will depend upon genetic and lifestyle factors. There are no guarantees that your results will be the same as the patients’ shown.
All laser treatments comes with risks and recovery times; details on this can be found on our website (link in bio).
It is advisable to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner such as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.

For more information about all types of treatment for scars or to schedule a consultation contact us on:

(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

26/10/2025

SCARS AND TIME

Scar treatment is effective at every stage of the journey, but research shows it is MOST effective earlier on in the scar evolution process - which makes sense; if you can improve a scar whilst it is still forming then it doesn’t get the chance to get as thick.

Most scars get thicker from 6 weeks-post injury and continue to thicken for up to 6 months afterwards.

We recommend reviewing the scar at 6 weeks post-op or post-injury and if the scar looks redder or thicker than expected then a clinician or patient could consider referring for early CO2 laser to improve the scar.

To discuss scar improvement options at any stage of your scar journey speak to us at The Scar Clinic Perth on:

(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

23/10/2025

Scar Appreciation Day!

This week we celebrate scar appreciation day - a day which is about raising awareness of all types of scars - caused by injuries, accidents and surgery.

It’s about outlining the need for research and funding into treatments: such research made the use of CO2 laser treatments for scars possible.

Over the past 2 years we highlighted that Harry Potter is one of the most famous literary characters with a scar - this scar marks his neonatal battle with his nemesis Lord Voldemort.

We would still offer him some CO2 laser to make it less itchy, less raised and less red!

If you have a scar that bothers you in the way that it looks or feels then please get in touch with us for more information at:

(08) 6166 3739

or

info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

21/10/2025

POST-BREAST SURGERY SCARRING

These images show our 49-year old patient before and 10 months after two CO2 laser and steroid treatments for the thick raised surgical scars on her left breast post-reduction surgery.

These scars had been present and unchanged since the surgery in 2021 and were itchy, sore and persistently raised.

The scars are much improved and are almost flat, no longer itchy and will continue to improve in colour.

These photographs are of an actual patient treated at The Scar Clinic Perth by Dr Suzanne Rea who has given her permission for use of these images for education and marketing.

Due to AHPRA regulations, comments have been turned off as any positive comments could be interpreted as testimonials. Thanks for your understanding.
______________________________________

All results will vary between individuals and will depend upon genetic and lifestyle factors. There are no guarantees that your results will be the same as the patients’ shown.
All laser treatments comes with risks and recovery times; details on this can be found on our website (link in bio).
It is advisable to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner such as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.

For more information about all types of treatment for scars or to schedule a consultation contact us on:

(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

19/10/2025

Keloid Scars and Surgery

Why can’t you just cut out a keloid scar?

We have been asked this several times over the past few weeks at The Scar Clinic Perth, so thought it was worth another post to explain:

If you cut out a keloid with no planning for post-operative steroid injection, laser, pressure or radiotherapy then the chances of that keloid returning the same size or even bigger are almost 100%

Remember, keloids are often caused by minor trauma, yet grow very large.
Imagine what a fresh surgery scar would do!!

This doesn’t mean that we don’t ever use surgery to treat keloid scars, but it is more successful in certain types of keloids (e.g. earlobe keloids) where you can apply a pressure button.

CO2 laser combined with steroid has been a game-changer for most keloid improvement treatments and has very little risk associated.

If you have a keloid scar that you’d like to improve then contact us on:

(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

16/10/2025

RESURFACING LASER FOR ACNE SCARS

Ever wondered what the first few days and weeks after CO2 laser resurfacing will look like?

Here is an example of a resurfacing journey for acne scars - from day 1 to day 21.

All healed by day 5 and the redness far improved by day 10 and even more at day 21.

These photographs are of an actual patient treated at The Scar Clinic Perth by Dr Helen Douglas who has given her permission for use of these images for education and marketing.

Due to AHPRA regulations, comments have been turned off as any positive comments could be interpreted as testimonials. Thanks for your understanding.
______________________________________

All results will vary between individuals and will depend upon genetic and lifestyle factors. There are no guarantees that your results will be the same as the patients’ shown.
All laser treatments comes with risks and recovery times; details on this can be found on our website (link in bio).
It is advisable to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner such as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.

For more information about all types of treatment for scars or to schedule a consultation contact us on:

(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

14/10/2025

EAR KELOID SCAR REVISION

This image shows our 24-year old patient before and 6 weeks after a surgical scar revision to his right ear keloid scar (caused by a previous piercing).

This large ear keloid had previously been excised and injected multiple times with steroid but had unfortunately returned. Therefore the use of low dose post-operative radiotherapy was chosen by the patient in conjunction with his scar revision surgery to reduce recurrence in this high risk scar.

These photographs are of an actual patient treated at The Scar Clinic Perth by Dr. Helen Douglas who has given his permission for use of these images for education and marketing.

Due to AHPRA regulations, comments have been turned off as any positive comments could be interpreted as testimonials. Thanks for your understanding.
______________________________________

All results will vary between individuals and will depend upon genetic and lifestyle factors. There are no guarantees that your results will be the same as the patients’ shown.
All laser and surgical treatment comes with risks and recovery times; details on this can be found on our website (link in bio).
It is advisable to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner such as a Specialist Plastic Surgeon.

For more information about all types of treatment for scars or to schedule a consultation contact us on:

(08) 6166 3739
or
info@thescarclinicperth.com.au

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