Papular Scar

Pinhole technique scar treatment model

Raised scars,
restored to a smoother surface with the Pinhole Technique

Whitish, raised papular scars around the nose or chin are fundamentally different from keloids or hypertrophic scars. Therefore, they cannot be resolved with conventional inflammation injections (steroids) or vascular lasers.

The Other uses CO2 Pinhole Techniqueto precisely remodel scar tissue, offering a clear alternative for scars that other clinics may have given up on.

Why Have Papular Scars Been So Difficult to Treat Until Now?

Many patients mistake papular scars for “keloids” and repeatedly undergo the wrong treatments.
However, the underlying mechanisms of the two are completely different.

Category

Keloid / Hypertrophic Scar

The Other Papular Scar

Cause

Excessive collagen proliferation and inflammatory response
Localized fibrosis and tissue degeneration after acne

Symptoms

Red, itchy, or painful, and tends to enlarge
Whitish or flesh-colored, raised, and remains unchanged

Conventional Treatment

Inflammation injections (steroids), long-pulsed laser
Limited effect (may even risk surrounding indentation)

The Other Solution

Compression and inflammation control
Tissue reconstruction using the CO2 Pinhole Technique
Pinhole technique micro-ablation guide

The Other’s Distinctive Technique

CO2 Pinhole Technique

The key to treating papular scars is not “shaving down the raised tissue,” but “creating microscopic openings in hardened fibrotic tissue to make it more flexible.”

Precise Micro-Channel Formation

A CO2 laser is used to create extremely fine, pinhole-like channels in the scarred area.

Tissue Remodeling

Through these micro-openings, the hardened scar tissue becomes softer and is guided to flatten naturally.

Protection of Surrounding Tissue

By targeting only the center of the scar without affecting normal skin, the risk of post-treatment indentation around the area is minimized.

The Other Papular Scar Protocol

Treatment Interval

Every 8–10 weeks (enough time is needed for tissue to regenerate).

Recommended Sessions

At least 3 sessions (with repeated treatments, you can see the area gradually becoming flatter).

Precautions

The tiny scabs that form immediately after treatment should be allowed to fall off naturally.
Dr. Lee Seung-joo, Medical Director of The Other Dermatology Clinic

Put an end to the uneven bumps that bothered you every time you looked in the mirror.

The Other’s Message

Your scars are not at fault. They simply received the wrong treatment. With The Other’s precise Pinhole Technique, we will help erase the last traces of acne left on your nose and chin.

Advanced, precise scar restoration recommended by the medical team at The Other Dermatology

Choose to restore your skin asset clearly. Consult with The Other.