Rejuran s Treatment Melbourne
Polynucleotide Injectable for Acne, Burn, Wound & Surgical ScarsA scar forms when the dermis, the layer under the skinโs surface, repairs itself with new collagen laid down faster and less evenly than the skin around it. When too little collagen is made, the surface sinks, which is why most acne scars sit as shallow depressions. Burn, wound and surgical scars can heal thin, tight or uneven against the surrounding skin. Rejuran s is a polynucleotide injectable formulated for scarring, designed to support the skinโs own repair processes across a course of sessions, with the aim of smoother, more even skin within the scar.
Your assessment starts with how the scar behaves. Acne scars are checked under side lighting and with the skin gently stretched, since shallow rolling scars tend to soften when stretched and sharper-edged ones hold their shape. Burn, wound and surgical scars are judged on colour and firmness, because a scar that is still pink and raised is usually still remodelling. Rejuran s is available at our Camberwell, Moonee Ponds and Brighton clinics.
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Understanding Scarring
Every scar is the end point of the same repair process. After an injury reaches the dermis, inflammation clears the damaged tissue, fibroblasts lay down new collagen to close the gap, and that collagen is remodelled over the following year or more. Scar collagen forms in dense, parallel bundles, unlike the woven pattern of the skin around it, and reaches only around 80% of the original skinโs strength.
Rejuran s works within that repair process, so the stage that shaped your scar has a bearing on how it may respond.
INFLAMMATION
how deep and how long the skin was inflamed before healing
COLLAGEN RESPONSE
too little collagen leaves a dip, too much leaves a ridge
SKIN TENSION
scars across skin that stretches or moves tend to widen
SCAR AGE
scars stay pink and active while collagen is remodelled
These factors decide where Rejuran s fits. A shallow scar from too little collagen, in skin that has settled, is the clearest fit, and Rejuran s may be the main treatment. Deeper or sharper-edged acne scars may need resurfacing, with Rejuran s used alongside it. Raised scars, where too much collagen was made, are assessed for other options.
Scar age affects timing more than the choice itself. Some scars are treated while still settling and others once they have matured, and that call is made at your assessment.
Rejuran s Treatment by Cause
Burn, wound and surgical scars are treated once the skin has fully closed and re-epithelialised, usually around three months after the injury, and acne scars once breakouts have settled. Facial scars are then treated over 3โ4 sessions spaced four weeks apart, and body scars over 3โ4 sessions spaced six to eight weeks apart.
Inflammatory acne, especially deep cysts and nodules, can break down collagen in the dermis faster than it is rebuilt. Where the repair falls short, the surface settles into a depression, most often a shallow rolling scar with soft, sloping edges or a boxcar scar with a wider base and a firmer edge. Rejuran s is placed into the dermis beneath these scars, where its polynucleotides are designed to support fibroblast activity and collagen production, with the aim of a smoother, more even surface across the course.
Rejuran s suits scars that are shallow and soften when the skin is stretched. Narrow ice-pick scars and steep-sided boxcar scars hold their shape under stretch and are usually better suited to Acne Scar Revision with Fotona. Where several scar types sit on the same cheek, other treatments may be planned alongside Rejuran s once the skin has been assessed.
Scar depth and how each scar responds to stretching How scars are spread across the cheeks, temples and jaw Whether breakouts are still active or have settled Previous scar treatments and how the skin healed Skin tone and any history of post-acne marks - โWill it look obvious afterwards?โ Small raised bumps at the injection points are common and usually settle within a few days.
- โIs it suitable for my skin tone?โ Rejuran s doesnโt use heat or light, so skin tone tends to be less of a limit than with resurfacing.
- โCan you treat just the worst scars?โ Yes. Grouped scars can be treated in one area, or the whole cheek where texture is uneven throughout.
- โWill my scars disappear completely?โ Scars rarely disappear completely. The goal is a shallower scar that catches less light.
- Small bumps at injection points that tend to settle in a few days
- Texture changes that tend to build gradually across the course
- Shallow rolling scars that may soften more than firm-edged ones
- Some scarring that may still show in side lighting
- Active breakouts are settled before treatment starts
- Recent acne medication is reviewed, as some slow healing
- Post-acne pigment marks are assessed separately from scars
- Picking new spots near treated scars may set progress back
- Shallow acne scars that soften when the skin is stretched
- Skin that is clear of active breakouts and inflammation
- People wanting a short recovery after each session
A minor burn or wound that reaches the upper dermis heals with scar tissue that can sit slightly lower than the skin around it and look thinner, shinier or flatter in texture. Once the area has fully closed and re-epithelialised, usually around three months after the injury, Rejuran s is placed into the dermis beneath the scar, where it is designed to support collagen production and the quality of the healed skin.
Rejuran s is used for minor burns and minor depressed wound scars only. Deep burns, scars that pull or restrict movement, and keloid scars are referred for medical assessment. Scars on the body often raise as they heal, and Rejuran s may make a raised scar worse, so body scars are checked for any thickening before treatment is considered. Other treatments may be planned alongside it once the scar has been seen.
Whether the skin has fully closed and re-epithelialised How long ago the burn or wound happened Scar depth, texture and how it sits against nearby skin Any raised edges or thickening, especially on the body Colour difference between the scar and surrounding skin - โItโs only been a few weeks. Can I start now?โ Treatment usually waits until around three months, once the skin has fully closed.
- โWill it fix the colour of my scar?โ Rejuran s is designed for texture and skin quality. Colour differences are assessed separately.
- โCan you treat a burn on my arm or leg?โ Yes, minor body burns can be treated once the scar is checked for raised thickening.
- โMy scar is raised. Can Rejuran s flatten it?โ Raised scars arenโt treated with Rejuran s, since it may make them worse.
- Small bumps at injection points that tend to settle in a few days
- Texture changes that tend to build gradually across the course
- Longer gaps between sessions for body scars than facial scars
- A scar that may sit flatter and blend more with nearby skin
- Only minor burns and minor depressed wound scars are treated
- Body scars that thicken or rise are not treated with Rejuran s
- Deep burns and scars that restrict movement are referred on
- Daily SPF on the healed scar may help limit darkening
- Minor burn scars that have healed flat or slightly sunken
- Small depressed scars from cuts or grazes
- Scars at least three months old and fully closed
A surgical incision heals along a line, and how that line settles depends on the tension across it and how the skin repaired underneath. Fine incisions along the hairline, around the ears or in the eyelid crease, linear excisions and laparoscopic ports can heal indented, uneven or with a texture that differs from the skin beside them. From around three months after surgery, once the incision has fully closed, Rejuran s is placed into the dermis along the scar, where it is designed to support collagen production and the quality of the healed skin.
C-section and other body scars can be treated too, with an important caveat. Body scars often raise (hypertrophic) as they mature, and Rejuran s may make a raised scar worse, so these are checked closely for any thickening before treatment is considered. Other treatments may be planned alongside Rejuran s once the scar has been seen.
When the surgery was and whether the incision has fully closed Scar width, depth and any stitch or port marks Tension across the scar from movement or stretching Any raised or thickening sections, especially on the body Any instructions from your surgeon - โCan you treat my C-section scar?โ Sometimes. C-section scars often raise as the heal, which Rejuran s may worsen, so each is assessed closely.
- โCan it treat an eyelid scar?โ Healed eyelid-crease incisions can be treated. The thin skin there is assessed before anything is planned.
- โWhat about my laparoscopy scars?โ Small port scars can be treated once each one is checked for raised or thickened edges.
- โCan it narrow a wide scar?โ Rejuran s may help a scar sit flatter and smoother, though a widened scar may still look wide.
- Small bumps along the scar line that tend to settle in a few days
- Texture changes that tend to build gradually across the course
- A scar line that may sit flatter and blend more with nearby skin
- Some difference in width or colour that may remain
- Raised (hypertrophic) and keloid scars are not treated with Rejuran s
- C-section and abdominal scars are watched closely for thickening
- Scars over areas that stretch or move tend to widen over time
- Eyelid and ear incisions sit on thin skin and are assessed closely
- Flat or indented incision lines on the face
- Healed fine incisions along the hairline, ears or eyelids
- Laparoscopic or C-section scars that have stayed flat
Bring Your Scarโs History With You
When the injury or surgery happened, how the scar healed and whether it was ever raised all help your nurse decide whether Rejuran s fits or another option suits it better. Photos taken while it healed and any notes from your surgeon are worth bringing. Thereโs no obligation to go ahead.
From Scar History to Review
Rejuran s is made from polynucleotides sourced from salmon DNA, so screening asks about any fish or seafood allergy, along with past raised or keloid scars anywhere on the body, autoimmune conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and medicines that increase bruising.
What we cover in your consultation
MEDICAL HISTORY SCREENING
fish allergy, keloid history and pregnancy
SCAR HISTORY
when each scar formed and how it healed
STRETCH AND LIGHT CHECK
how each scar responds to stretch and side light
THICKENING CHECK
raised or firm edges, mainly on body scars
CLOSURE CHECK
burns, wounds and incisions fully closed
YOUR PLAN
sessions and spacing for face or body scars
Rejuran s is booked as a course of 3โ4 sessions for both facial and body scars, with body sessions spaced further apart.
Before Your Appointment
WHAT TO BRING & KNOWAnything that thins the blood can increase bruising at the injection points, so medicines and supplements are reviewed beforehand. If you have an event coming up, allow a few days for the small bumps along each scar to settle.
Skip alcohol for 24 hours before your session
Pause fish oil and vitamin E as your nurse advises
Wear loose clothing over any body scars
Arrive with no make-up over facial scars
During Treatment
WHAT TO EXPECTNumbing cream is applied over the scar and given time to work, which takes up most of the appointment. Your nurse then places Rejuran s through small injections along and beneath each scar.
Each scar marked out before numbing begins
Small injections placed along each scar line
Light pressure applied to limit bruising
Each scar checked again before you leave
Aftercare & Follow-Up
WHAT HAPPENS NEXTSmall raised bumps along the treated scars are expected and usually flatten within a few days. The first 24 hours are about keeping the area clean and leaving it alone.
Leave make-up off the area for 24 hours
Skip saunas, swimming and workouts for 24 hours
Avoid rubbing or pressing on the bumps
Keep treated scars covered or under SPF
Treatment Is a Process, Not a Single Decision
Closing a wound and finishing a scar run on two different timelines. The surface can seal within weeks, while the collagen underneath keeps reorganising for a year or more, which is why a scar can change in colour, height and texture long after it looks healed.
A 2024 case series on polynucleotide treatment for scars followed eight patients treated with Rejuran for post-traumatic, post-operative and burn scars, some alongside other treatments. The authors reported reduced scar visibility and improved texture across the cases, and called for larger studies to confirm the findings and refine treatment protocols.
That’s why Rejuran s is planned as a course with the scar reviewed at each visit, and why each scar’s age and history decide when the first session starts.
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Camberwell
1172 Toorak Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
+61 477 441 340 Book an in-clinic consultationMoonee Ponds
30-32 Holmes Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions
SAFETY & SUITABILITY
Is Rejuran s suitable if Iโm vegetarian or vegan? 
Can I have Rejuran s on a scar thatโs still itchy?
Can Rejuran s treat a scar from a mole or skin cancer removal?
RESULTS & TIMELINE
Will an old scar respond as well as a newer one?
Does my scar have to fade before I can start?
How will I know if Rejuran s is working?
AFTERCARE & LOGISTICS
Can I keep using silicone scar gel during my course?
What should I wear to treatment for a C-section or abdominal scar?
Can my face and body scars be treated at the same appointment?
CHOICE ARCHITECTURE
Do I need Rejuran s or Rejuran Healer for my scars?
Should I treat my scarโs texture or its colour first?
FEAR-ADDRESSING
Is it normal to bruise after Rejuran s?
What if my scar looks worse straight after treatment?
Iโve had a bad reaction to a scar treatment before. Can I still have Rejuran s?
COMPARISON
Rejuran s vs skin microneedling for scars: whatโs the difference?
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