Concern guide
Acne can leave depressed, raised or discoloured marks, and each scar type responds differently.
Understanding
Acne scars form after deeper inflammation damages skin tissue. They may be narrow and deep, broad and rolling, sharply edged, raised, or accompanied by lingering colour change that is not true scarring.
Correctly identifying scar type matters because a single resurfacing treatment will not suit every pattern. Active acne should be controlled before beginning a scar plan.
Compare your options
A consultation is the starting point: the most appropriate option depends on what is creating the concern, your goals and your medical history.
Microneedling creates controlled microchannels to support a skin-remodelling response around areas of established acne scarring. Active inflammation, infection, scarring tendency and aftercare requirements must be considered first.
Why consider itA texture-focused option when marks or uneven surface quality affect areas of established acne scarring.
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Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to address texture and laxity around areas of established acne scarring. Treatment depth, downtime and the risks of RF microneedling must be assessed individually.
Why consider itA combined texture-and-tightening option when several layers of areas of established acne scarring contribute to the concern.
Cold plasma skin rejuvenation is offered as a surface-focused option for texture and tone around areas of established acne scarring. The expected change depends on the type and depth of the concern.
Why consider itMay suit a mixed tone-and-texture concern around areas of established acne scarring after skin assessment.
Before you decide
Scar improvement takes time and usually requires a course or combination approach. Microneedling and RF microneedling can cause pigment change, infection or further scarring in unsuitable candidates. A history of keloids, current isotretinoin use and active inflammation must be discussed.
Common questions
Not always. Post-inflammatory colour change can look like scarring but differs from a permanent change in skin texture.
Treatment may soften their appearance, but established scars rarely disappear completely.
Depressed, raised and narrow deep scars respond differently, so assessment guides the safest treatment or combination.
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