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Step 1
Visit a dermatologist who will be able to properly diagnose which type of scarring you have. Different types of scars require different forms of treatment. Depending on the length of the rolling scars and how many you have, treatment options may include non-invasive laser treatments, dermabrasion, chemical injections of Restylane or Collagen, or subscision.
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Step 2
Determine which treatment is best for your rolling scars. Non-invasive laser treatments remove damaged skin so new skin can grow in its place. If you opt for this type of treatment, you may need to undergo several treatments depending on how many rolling scars you have. Laser treatments can be performed in a dermatologist's office.
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Step 3
Dermabrasion, or face resurfacing, is a procedure that can reduce the appearance of scars by taking off the first few layers of skin. These layers, which are considered dead, can accentuate imperfections on the face. By removing them, new skin will emerge. Rolling scars on your face will appear smaller or may disappear.
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Step 4
Chemcial injections are used to soften the skin around the scar to reduce its appearance. While this is a temporary solution usually lasting about six months, many people opt for this treatment because it is cost effective and gives them time to consider other options in the meantime.
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Step 5
Subscision is the latest treatment used to help reduce the appearance of scarring on the face and body. This procedure involves using a small knife to separate the scar tissue from the deep tissue underneath the scar. This allows blood to get in between to reduce the rolling effect the scar has created. This treatment is usually followed by dermabrasion or non-invasive laser treatments to help the skin heal without causing another scar to form.
