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Acne Scars

Acne scars developed as a complication of acne. Acnes such as inflammatory type, pustular type and nodular cystic are more prone to scarring.

Types of acne scars:

Icepick

Rolling

boxcar

Hypertrophic / Keloid

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General FAQ

acne scars frequently asked questions

Numbing cream will be applied 20–30 minutes before starting treatment. During treatment, it should be quite comfortable.

It depends on the severity of the scar. Most will need around 6 sessions of laser.

 

Unfortunately, no. Once scars have been developed, it is impossible to go back to the original skin. Thus, the prevention of scar formation is what we always advocate. What we are trying to achieve is scar reduction.

Usually, after around 6 sessions of laser, up to 70% of scar reduction can be achieved.

Depending on the severity, sometimes additional procedures are needed, such as Subcision with polynucleotide injection or Skinboosters.

Lasers, being medical devices, cannot escape having some side effects, although they are rare. Examples will be post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, skin rashes, dry skin, infection, and delayed healing.

Our clinic has a protocol. We generally use a recovery cream generously twice a day. If additional hydration is needed, we also provide facial sheet masks. Lastly, sun protection is provided physically and chemically by applying sunscreen.

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