Traumatic Scar Treatment in San Diego

Support Smoother Skin After an Injury

Scars from cuts, falls, or other injuries can leave lasting texture and discoloration long after the wound itself has healed. Solea treats traumatic scars with nurse-led microneedling designed to support smoother, more even-looking skin.

About This Concern

Traumatic scars form after the skin is injured through cuts, abrasions, falls, or other accidents, and their final appearance depends heavily on the depth and nature of the original injury, along with how it was cared for during healing. Unlike a planned surgical incision, traumatic injuries often heal less predictably, which can result in more visible or irregular scarring. Microneedling can help support the skin's remodeling process once a traumatic scar has fully healed and stabilized. Solea works with clients managing scars from a wide range of past injuries.

What Affects How Traumatic Scars Heal

  • Depth & Severity of the Original Injury

    Deeper or more severe injuries generally result in more visible, textured scarring as the skin repairs itself.

  • How the Wound Was Cared For

    Proper wound care immediately after an injury can significantly affect the scar's final appearance.

  • Skin Tension & Location

    Injuries in areas of higher tension or frequent movement tend to heal with more visible scarring.

  • Genetics

    Individual healing response varies significantly, with some people more prone to raised or discolored scarring.

  • Time Since Injury

    Scars typically change and often improve in appearance over the first one to two years after the original injury.

How We Treat Traumatic Scars

Microneedling

Controlled micro-injuries from microneedling stimulate new collagen production, which can help soften the texture and appearance of healed traumatic scars over a series of sessions.

Your Treatment Visit

01

Consultation first

Kassie evaluates your scar's age, depth, and healing stage to confirm it's an appropriate candidate for microneedling.

02

The treatment itself

Sessions typically take 30-45 minutes with a topical numbing cream applied beforehand.

03

Timeline & duration

Results build gradually over a series of sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart, since scar remodeling takes time.

04

Aftercare

Mild redness for 24-48 hours is normal; Kassie will walk through specific aftercare for the treated area.

Nurse-Led, Personalized Care

RN-owned and operated

Every treatment plan is built and delivered by a registered nurse, not a technician following a script.

Personalized scar assessment

Your plan is based on your specific scar's age, depth, and healing stage, not a one-size protocol.

Realistic, gradual expectations

The goal is visibly softer texture over time, with honest guidance on what results to expect.

A comfortable, unhurried consultation

Time to ask questions and understand your options before treatment.

FAQ

  • Can old scars from childhood injuries still be treated?

    Yes — microneedling can help soften texture even in scars that are decades old, though very established scars may see more modest improvement.

  • How soon after an injury can a scar be treated?

    Microneedling is generally appropriate once a scar has fully healed and stabilized. Kassie will assess your specific timeline at consultation.

  • How many sessions will I need?

    Most clients see the best results from a series of 3-6 sessions spaced about 4-6 weeks apart, depending on scar severity.

  • Is this treatment safe?

    Microneedling is a well-studied cosmetic treatment. Kassie reviews your scar and health history at consultation to confirm you're a good candidate.

Ready to Soften Your Scar's Appearance?

Book a consultation with Solea Aesthetics & Wellness in San Diego and get a plan built around your specific scar.