Acne Scars
Overview
Acne scars develop when inflammation from acne damages the deeper layers of the skin during the healing process.
They can appear as depressions in the skin, raised scars or changes in pigmentation. Different types of scars require different treatment approaches, which is why proper assessment is important before treatment begins.
Types of Acne Scars
Atrophic Scars
Depressed scars caused by loss of collagen during healing.These include:
- Ice-pick
- Boxcar scars
- Rolling scars
Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation
Dark marks that remain after an acne lesion has healed. These are not true scars and can often improve with appropriate pigmentation treatment.
Raised Acne Scars
Some individuals develop raised scars due to excessive collagen production during healing.
Treatment Options
Radiofrequency Microneedling
Controlled microneedling combined with radiofrequency energy can stimulate collagen remodelling and improve the appearance of selected depressed acne scars.
Chemical Peels
Selected peels may help improve superficial textural irregularities and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Yellow laser
Yellow laser treatment may be useful for persistent post-acne redness and inflammatory changes.
Picosecond laser
Laser treatment may help improve post-inflammatory pigmentation and overall skin tone. The fractional lens can create controlled microscopic areas of skin injury to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture.
Collagen Stimulators
Injectable collagen-stimulating treatments may be used to encourage new collagen formation and improve the appearance of selected depressed scars and areas of skin laxity or uneven texture. Treatment is tailored according to the type and depth of scarring.
Skinboosters
Injectable skin hydration treatments may improve skin hydration, elasticity and overall skin quality, and can be incorporated into a broader acne-scar treatment programme where appropriate.
Our Approach
Acne scars are often mixed rather than consisting of a single scar type. Treatment is therefore individualised and may involve a combination of procedures performed over several sessions.
The goal is not necessarily to completely erase scars, but to soften their appearance and improve overall skin texture and uniformity.