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Acne Scarring

Improve the look of texture, marks, and uneven skin after acne.

Professional skin assessment and personalised treatment plans to support healthier, more confident skin.

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Acne scarring can remain long after active breakouts have settled, leaving uneven texture, indentations, enlarged-looking pores, or lingering marks. For many people, the scars affect confidence as much as the acne once did. At Skandi Skin Clinic, acne scar support begins with understanding the type of scarring present and whether active acne is still part of the picture. From there, a staged treatment plan can support smoother-looking skin, improved texture, and gradual collagen renewal.

Does This Sound Like You?

Your breakouts have improved, but uneven texture remains.
You have pitted, indented, or rough areas where acne used to be.
Makeup settles into marks or texture.
You have red, brown, or purple post-acne marks that are slow to fade.
You want improvement but are unsure which treatment is right for your type of scarring.

What Is Acne Scarring?

Acne scarring can appear in several forms. Atrophic scars are indented scars that develop when inflammation damages collagen in the skin. These may look like small pits, rolling depressions, or sharper ice-pick marks. Some people also experience post-inflammatory marks, which are flat red, brown, or purple areas left behind after acne heals. These marks are not true scars, but they can still be distressing and slow to fade.

Different scar types respond to different approaches, so assessment is important. Texture-focused scarring usually requires treatments that support collagen remodelling over time, while discolouration may need pigment or redness support. Active acne should usually be controlled first because new breakouts can create new marks and scars.

What Can Contribute to This Concern?

Inflamed Acne

Deep or inflamed breakouts can damage surrounding skin tissue and increase the risk of scarring.

Delayed Treatment

Acne that remains active for a long time may increase the chance of marks and texture changes.

Picking or Squeezing

Picking can worsen inflammation, delay healing, and increase the risk of scars or pigmentation.

Genetics

Some people are more prone to scarring based on how their skin heals and produces collagen.

Skin Tone and Pigment Response

Some skin types are more likely to develop lingering dark marks after inflammation.

Ongoing Breakouts

New acne can create new marks, so scar treatment often works best once active acne is under control.

Treatment Options and Supportive Approaches

Scar Assessment

Identifying the type of scarring helps guide realistic treatment choices and expected outcomes.

Microneedling

Microneedling supports collagen production and may help improve the appearance of mild to moderate textural scarring over time.

RF Microneedling

Where available and suitable, RF microneedling can support deeper collagen remodelling for texture and firmness.

Chemical Peels

Peels may help with post-acne marks, congestion, tone, and surface texture, depending on the skin.

LED Therapy

LED can support recovery, calm inflammation, and complement other acne or scar-focused treatments.

Cold Plasma
Therapy

Gentle, non-invasive treatment to calm, purify, and support healthier-looking skin.

Expected Results and Client Journey.

Before Treatment: Active acne should be reviewed and managed to reduce the risk of new scarring.
Weeks 4–8: Early improvements may include smoother feel, brighter tone, or reduced post-acne marks.
Months 3-6: Collagen-focused treatments usually show gradual improvement over several months.
Longer term: Scarring often improves progressively but rarely disappears completely. Maintenance supports long-term skin quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some scars can improve significantly, but complete removal is not always realistic. The goal is smoother texture, softer appearance, and better overall skin quality.

The best treatment depends on the scar type, skin type, active acne status, and goals. Microneedling, RF microneedling, peels, and skincare may all play a role.

Usually, yes. If active acne is ongoing, new scars may continue to form. A clear plan often starts with controlling breakouts first.

Texture improvement is gradual because it relies on collagen remodelling. Many clients need several months and a series of treatments.

Microneedling may help overall skin quality, but flat red or brown marks may also need pigment, redness, SPF, and homecare support.

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