Acne Scar Removal

These look like small, deep holes in the surface of your skin. As the name suggests, this gives the appearance that the skin has been punctured with a sharp object. Because ice pick scars have a narrow opening with extensive scarring underneath, this means this type of acne scarring can be more difficult to manage.

Rolling scars are caused by bands of scar tissue that form underneath the skin. These bands give the surface of the skin a rolling and uneven appearance.

This type of scar presents as round or oval depressions, or craters, in the skin.

When acne scars cause the skin to look uneven, this is known as cobblestone scars. Cobblestone scars are usually easier to correct than other types of acne scars.

This type of scarring leads to indentations in the skin. They are caused by the skin not creating enough fibroblasts during the healing process. Fibroblasts are cells that are needed as the skin recovers from a wound. The appearance of atrophic scars can get worse with age. This is because the skin loses its youthful firmness, leading to sagging and wrinkling. This causes atrophic scars to look more pronounced. We often see older people seeking acne scar treatment for atrophic scars.

These are the opposite to atrophic scars. This type of scar is raised above the surface of the skin and is caused by an overproduction of fibroblasts during the healing process. Hypertrophic scars can be raised and red but, unlike keloid scars, they do not spread beyond the site of the injury. This type of scar may mature and regress over time.

Keloid scars are similar to hypertrophic scars but they tend to be much thicker than the original spot that was present. They are highly visible, and raised well above the surface and continue to grow beyond the site of the original wound. They can be red or brown in appearance and are known to cause itching, tenderness, burning or pain in some people.

Anyone can get a keloid scar, but they are more common in people with dark skin. Keloid scars can last for years. Sometimes keloid scars do not form until months or even years after the initial injury.

If you have had a keloid scar previously, then it is highly likely that you will develop one again.

Although these are technically not scars, dark spots can be an unwelcome reminder of acne. These dark spots are caused by hyperpigmentation, or a deeper colouration where acne has healed. People with darker skin are particularly prone to hyperpigmentation.

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that acne scars can be completely eliminated. However some new cutting edge treatment methods are now able to produce substantial, sustained improvement in the appearance of acne scarring.

Chemical skin peels help to lighten dark spots and achieve a smoother texture and tone, while unclogging pores to help prevent any future acne breakouts. Chemical skin peels work by removing the dead skin cells and stimulating the growth of new cells. This results in rejuvenated and healthier looking skin. Chemical skin peels are far more effective at removing dead skin cells than other facial exfoliants. Chemical skin peels can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual patient.

However it is worth noting that this particular treatment may not be as effective in tackling particularly severe raised or depressed scars.

Also known as phototherapy, Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatment is one of the most effective treatments for smoothing out skin tone and texture and can help treat a variety of different skin conditions, including acne scarring.

IPL therapy clears the skin via intense pulse light therapy and helps to improve an array of the most common skin complaints. You will need to have several treatments in order to achieve the best result. The final result may not be visible for several months after the final treatment.

This treatment is not suitable for pregnant women or people who have taken strong antibiotics to tackle acne in the previous six months.

Laser skin resurfacing treatment for acne scars sees a dermatologist focusing light on the top layers of skin in order to break up scar tissue. This simultaneously encourages the growth of new skin cells to replace the scar tissue.

If you have active acne, a darker skin tone or very wrinkled skin, then you may not be the best candidate for this treatment. If this is the case, our expert dermatologist will recommend an alternative treatment for you.

Micro-needling works in a similar way to chemical skin peels, IPL and laser skin resurfacing, by encouraging the growth of new, healthy skin cells. This treatment works by puncturing holes into the skin, stimulating collagen growth and improving overall skin tone and texture. This is an effective way to reduce the appearance of acne scarring.

Lasermar™ and Enerjet™ are highly effective forms of acne scar treatment. These two devices are at the cutting edge of technology and are the most up to date acne scar treatment options available. 

This particular treatment does not use any needles. Instead, a machine delivers kinetic energy and a healing compound to a controlled depth, stimulating collagen production and thickening the dermis, the inner layer of the skin. On the outside, high energy therapy corrects imperfections on the skin’s surface. As this treatment stimulates collagen production as a wound healing response, your skin will continue to feel the benefit of high energy therapy long after the treatment has finished.

There are very few practitioners who are qualified to deliver these forms of treatment. However our team of expert dermatologists are fully qualified and experienced at delivering this particular form of acne scar treatment.