Acne scarring & texture
Acne can fade and still leave its mark. Understanding the difference between marks and true scars is the key to choosing the right approach.
The why behind it
Flat brown or red marks left after a breakout are usually pigmentation, which often settles with time and the right skin plan. True textured scarring — the small indentations acne can leave behind — sits in the skin's structure and needs treatments that rebuild texture from within.
Textured scarring tends to respond best to a series of treatments spaced over months. We assess your skin and history individually before recommending anything.
Acne scarring takes several forms — soft rolling indentations, sharper 'icepick' marks, or broader depressions — and each behaves a little differently. Identifying the type, alongside any leftover pigmentation, is what makes a plan effective rather than hit-and-miss.
Treatments that prompt the skin to remodel itself — radiofrequency microneedling, fractional resurfacing and professional peels — tend to deliver the most meaningful change, layered over a series spaced across months. Diligent sun protection between sessions protects both the result and your tone.
The honest goal is softer, smoother, less noticeable scarring rather than a completely blank canvas. We assess your skin and history first and tailor the intensity to your skin type, taking particular care with deeper tones.
Marks vs. scars
They can look similar but behave differently — which is exactly why they call for different treatments.
Pigment marks
Flat brown or red discolouration left after a breakout. It sits near the surface and usually fades with time and the right plan.
Textured scars
Small indentations in the skin's structure. These need treatments that rebuild texture from within, over a considered course.
Treatments that help
These are common starting points — the right combination for you is confirmed in a complimentary consultation and skin analysis.
Let's look at it together.
A complimentary, no-pressure consultation and skin analysis is the best way to understand your skin — and what, if anything, is worth doing.
Frequently asked questions
Can acne scarring be improved?
The appearance of acne scarring can often be softened over a tailored course — approaches like Secret RF, fractional laser and skin needling encourage the skin to remodel. Results are gradual and individual; we assess your scarring type in person.
Is there downtime?
It depends on the treatment and intensity — from a day or two of redness to about a week for deeper resurfacing. We'll plan timing around your life and give clear aftercare.
Does it work on all skin tones?
Scar treatments need particular care on deeper skin tones to avoid pigmentation. We assess your phototype first and tailor the approach accordingly.
How long does it take to see results from acne scar treatment?
Because these treatments work by rebuilding collagen, improvement appears gradually over the weeks and months following each session, and continues to build across a course rather than after a single visit.
Is acne scarring treatment painful?
Comfort measures are used throughout and most people tolerate it well. Sensation varies with the treatment and depth, all of which we explain and tailor beforehand.
Should my active acne be under control first?
Generally yes — settling active breakouts first gives a better, safer result. We'll assess this in your consultation and guide the right order of things.
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