Hello, this is Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic, the beginning of Coratherapy for scar removal.
Acne scars are divided into various types.
Representative types include boxcar scars with sharp indentations, ice pick scars with narrow and deep indentations,
and rolling scars with uneven skin texture.
Today, we would like to talk about what exactly rolling scars are, their characteristics,
and how they are treated in Korean medicine.|

What are Rolling Scars? Definition and Characteristics of Rolling Scars

Rolling scars are a type of acne scars
that appear as uneven and wavy indentations.
The skin surface looks as if it is rippling like waves,
with indistinct boundaries and wide depressions.
They commonly occur on areas with thicker skin, such as the cheeks or jawline,
and are caused when deep acne inflammation bursts and the dermis becomes fibrotic,
pulling the skin downward and creating these indented scars.

Compared to other scars, rolling scars cause less damage to the epidermis,
but due to fibrosis in the dermis, skin elasticity decreases,
and poor microcirculation can make the skin appear more sunken.
Additionally, these scars are characterized by their indistinct boundaries and gently sloping depressions on the skin surface.

Treatment Methods for Rolling Scars

The treatment for rolling scars generally involves a three-step process.

Step 1: Adhesion Tissue Release

The first step is to release the adhesion tissue that is pulling the skin downward from beneath.
This helps the skin to naturally smooth out.

In this step, the primary cause of rolling scars is addressed by separating the tissue beneath the scar,
allowing the sunken area of the skin to naturally rise.

Step 2: Collagen Regeneration Stimulation

The second step involves stimulating collagen regeneration in the damaged skin tissue.
After releasing the adhesion, various methods can be used to promote skin regeneration.

In this step, micro-stimulation is applied to the skin to induce collagen production.
Specialized treatment methods such as lasers or Coratherapy are particularly effective.

Step 3: Strengthening the Dermis

The final step is to restore the dermis and recover skin elasticity.
Since rolling scars are caused by the loss of dermal skin,
it is essential to fundamentally restore this layer.

This step involves treatments that promote the generation of sufficient collagen and elastin in the skin.
Treatments using regenerative substances within the skin or external medications may be required.

To perform all these steps separately,
the process would involve ‘subcision > laser > medication treatment (e.g., Juvelook).’
However, there is a treatment that combines all these steps into one,
which is the scar treatment offered in Korean medicine called Coratherapy.

Wath is coratherapy?

Coratherapy, which uses acupuncture to treat scars,
is a Korean medicine scar treatment method that began at Rodam in 2006.
Coratherapy uses specially designed needles for treatment,
simultaneously releasing adhesions and stimulating the dermis to induce the accumulation of regenerative substances.
The regenerative substances gathered during this process regenerate skin cells from the dermis,
ultimately leading to the fundamental recovery of indented scars.
Since new skin grows, scars treated through Coratherapy do not sink again, which is a significant advantage.

However, as Coratherapy is performed entirely by hand without the aid of devices,
it is crucial to choose a skilled and experienced medical professional for the procedure.
Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic, which pioneered Coratherapy,
has treated over 80,000 scars over 20 years,
continuously researching and improving its expertise.

For long-standing indented scars, severe acne scars, and other scars that cause emotional pain,
we hope you will consider treatment with Rodam Korean Medicine Clinic.
Rodam is always here to help resolve your concerns about scars.