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Scars that look different under lighting, small deep scars, and broad depressions are not read the same way. RECOVER separates form and skin response to organize what to approach now and what to review later.
Pitted scars require review of not only surface shadow but also the pull direction beneath the skin and nearby skin response. This cross-section is an example map of depth, edge, and tethering direction checked during initial recovery planning.
Acne scars divide into narrow deep pits (ice pick), broad gentle tethering (rolling), sharp edges (boxcar), red marks, and pigmentation — each type needs different sequencing. RECOVER separates what to approach now from what to review in stages.
An ice pick scar is a narrow, deep pit; the deeper edge and possible approach range below the surface are checked together.
acne / chickenpox
A rolling scar is a broad, gently sunken scar whose shadow shifts with the light; the tethering beneath and the surrounding elasticity are read together.
acne / trauma
A boxcar scar has angular edges and a flat base; its edge and depth are checked separately.
acne / chickenpox
Raised scars and keloids follow different criteria. Irritation response and edge spread are checked first to decide whether to start.
A hypertrophic scar is a firm scar raised within the wound boundary; irritation response and edge are checked first.
surgery / trauma
A keloid scar grows beyond the wound boundary and turns itchy and firm; starting conditions are reviewed carefully.
burn / tendency
A contracture scar tightens the skin after a burn or surgery; surrounding tension and movement are checked together.
burn / surgery
Post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) is a lingering red mark without indentation; sensitivity and calming criteria are reviewed first.
after acne / procedure
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a brown or dark pigment mark; pigmentation response and sun-care criteria are reviewed together.
sun exposure / after procedure
A hypopigmented mark is a pale spot where melanin is depleted; it is not stimulated quickly, and follow-up observation criteria are set first.
after procedure / burn
We don't classify scars by name alone. We read depth, edge, tethering, redness, pigmentation, and sensitivity separately and split the approach by type: narrow, deep icepick scars are approached at the surface (such as laser), while broad, tethered rolling and boxcar scars are approached with Saesalchim first — and what to use first is decided by the clinician's reading.
SCAR PREDICT places observation points that are easy to miss onto one standard using recovery-planning records. Final judgment and treatment planning are decided by clinician review.
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