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Pitted scars
depend more on the structure beneath than the visible shadow

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.

Subsurface tethering - example map

Beneath pitted scars,
we check the tethering pattern

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.

EPIDERMIS · epidermis · 0.1mm PAPILLARY · papillary dermis · 0.3mm RETICULAR · reticular dermis · 1.2mm SUBCUTIS · subcutis · > 2mm downward pull 1. depth 2. edge 3. tethering pattern tethering direction
Depth, edge, and tethering direction are reviewed together before Saesalchim range and recovery interval are organized.
Scar types

Even acne scars that look similar
can have different structure

Narrow deep pits, broad gentle tethering, sharp edges, red marks, and pigmentation require different sequencing. RECOVER separates what to approach now from what to review in stages.

Apitted scar common after acne or chickenpox scars
A · 01 · IP
01deep and narrow

small, deep pitted scar

A narrow but deep scar requires checking the deeper edge and possible approach range beyond the surface.

example depth0.6-1.2mm
example width< 2mm
edgesharp
irritationmoderate

acne / chickenpox

A · 02 · RO
02wide and gradual

broad depressed scar

When shadow changes by lighting and the depression looks broad, tethering and surrounding elasticity are reviewed together.

example depth0.3-0.6mm
example width4-6mm
edgegradual
tetheringSUB

acne / trauma

A · 03 · BX
03angular depression

scar with angular edges

When the edge is clear and the base looks flat, edge and depth are checked separately.

example depth0.4-0.8mm
example width2-4mm
edgeangular
baseflat

acne / chickenpox

Braised scar surgery / trauma / burn

Raised scars and keloids follow different criteria. Irritation response and edge spread are checked first to decide whether to start.

B · 04 · HT
04raised above the surface

scar raised above the surface

A firm raised scar within the wound boundary is checked first for irritation response and edge.

height0.5-1.0mm
width5-8mm
edgesharp
irritationhigh

surgery / trauma

B · 05 · KL
05beyond boundary

scar spreading beyond the wound

If the scar expands beyond the boundary, itches, or feels firm, starting conditions are reviewed carefully.

height1.0-3.0mm
expansionoutside edge
sensitivityhighest
startcareful

burn / tendency

B · 06 · CO
06broad and stretched

scar that pulls during movement

If skin feels tight after burn or surgery, surrounding tension and movement are checked together.

height0.4-0.8mm
width10mm+
tensionsurrounding
observationlong term

burn / surgery

Cmark with color only PIH · melanin
C · 07 · PIE
07redness

long-lasting redness

If redness lasts longer than indentation, sensitivity and calming criteria are reviewed first.

depth0
RED
carecalming standard
recoveryfollow-up observation

after acne / procedure

C · 08 · PIH
08brown

brown residual mark

Brown or dark marks are reviewed with pigmentation response and sun-care criteria.

depth0
BROWN
UV
caresun protection

sun exposure / after procedure

C · 09 · HP
09white mark

pale-looking mark

Pale residual marks are not stimulated quickly; follow-up observation criteria are set first.

depth0
WHITE
melanindeficit
observationfollow-up first

after procedure / burn

SCAR PREDICT — scar map · recovery range reading

We separate scar types,
then plan depth, direction, and interval

Scars are not classified by name alone. Depth, edge, tethering, redness, pigment, and sensitivity are read separately, and clinician review organizes the Saesalchim range and next comparison items.

01

Scar location and edge map

Priority regions are separated on the same standard, then checked and corrected by the clinician so they can be reviewed again.

02

subsurface tethering

The surface edge and subsurface tethering pattern are separated into a reference map for clinician depth-range review.

03

Ice-pick, rolling, and boxcar scars are separated from red marks and pigmentation on one screen.

04

Saesalchim approach and recovery-response comparison

The clinician sets the Saesalchim range, required depth, direction, interval, and items to review at the next visit.

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.

View first-visit RECOVER NOTE