Skin story
Scarring
Acne scars, surgical scars, injury marks and stretch marks. Every scar carries a history, and most can be softened.
Scars form when the skin repairs deeper damage with collagen that is laid down differently from the original tissue. Acne scars may be pitted, rolling or boxcar; other scars may be raised, keloidal, widened or discoloured.
The type of scar decides the tool: microneedling, fractional lasers, subcision, fillers, chemical reconstruction and injections each address a different pattern. Most plans combine several over a series of sessions.
Improvement is gradual and realistic goals are set at the start. Scars are softened and blended; the aim is skin that reads as even, not skin that never had a history.
On Indian skin
Deeper skin tones scar more readily and are more prone to keloids and post-treatment pigmentation, so energy-based treatments are chosen and dosed conservatively.
How we treat it
Common questions
- Can acne scars be removed completely?
- Scars are improved rather than erased. Significant softening is achievable for most people with a planned series of treatments.
- How many sessions are needed?
- Usually a series of three to six sessions spaced weeks apart, depending on the scar type and the treatments combined. Your dermatologist will outline the plan at consultation.