How We Treat Acne Scars
Treatment depends entirely on the depth, pattern and age of the scarring, as well as your skin type and how much downtime you can realistically manage. A one size fits all approach doesn’t work here.
We usually start by improving overall skin quality with a medical grade skincare routine, such as ZO Skin Health. This helps control any ongoing acne and prepares the skin to respond better to in-clinic treatment.
For deeper, pitted scarring, Alma Hybrid laser is one of the most effective options we offer. It combines ablative CO2 and non-ablative 1570nm wavelengths in the same session, and every pixel can be adjusted individually, so we can treat scarred areas more aggressively while going gently over surrounding skin.
For patients with darker skin tones, or anyone unsuited to laser due to medication or sensitivity, Skinpen microneedling is a safer route to genuine improvement, with a much lower risk of pigmentation.
For more textured or fibrous scarring, Secret RF microneedling combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling, delivering heat beneath the skin’s surface to stimulate new collagen exactly where the scarring sits.
We often bring in Hydrafacial beforehand to clear dead skin and allow treatments to penetrate properly, and LED light therapy afterwards to support healing and calm inflammation.
If your scarring is from surgery, injury or another cause rather than acne, our Scar Removal & Stretch Marks and pages cover those in more detail.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Most patients need a course of treatment rather than a single visit. Depending on scar depth, this is often three to six sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart, though this is confirmed properly at consultation once we’ve assessed your skin.
Book a Consultation
Every patient’s scarring is different, so I always recommend an in-depth consultation before agreeing a treatment plan. We’ll assess your scar type, skin tone and previous treatment history to build a plan suited to you.
Not sure which type of scarring you have? Book a consultation, and we’ll properly assess your skin and build a realistic treatment plan around it.
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