Acne scars
Uneven skin texture and scars after acne can be softened with microneedling and PRP, which stimulate the skin's own collagen production.
- → Depressed ("box/ice pick") scars
- → Uneven skin surface and texture
- → Enlarged pores in scarred areas
- → Uneven tone after inflammation
- → Previous inflammatory acne
- → Collagen loss where the skin healed
- → Picking/squeezing during active acne
- → Microneedling (collagen induction)
- → PRP for skin
- → Combination microneedling + PRP
- → A series of treatments for best effect
Acne scars form when inflammatory acne has damaged the skin deeply and the collagen has healed unevenly. The result is an uneven skin texture, often depressed scars, enlarged pores and an uneven tone. Many find it shows most in side lighting and in photos.
Microneedling is one of the most effective treatments for atrophic (depressed) acne scars. With fine needles we create micro-channels in the skin that trigger the body's own healing and collagen production. As the skin builds new collagen, the scars are gradually filled from below and the surface evens out. The effect is enhanced if we combine with PRP, your own blood plasma rich in growth factors, which speeds up healing and boosts the result.
Realistic expectations matter: acne scars can rarely be removed completely, but they can often be softened and made considerably less visible. The result builds up over a series of treatments, since collagen takes time to form. Most people see clear improvement after 3-4 treatments a few weeks apart.
At a free consultation we assess your skin type and your scars and suggest a plan that suits, often microneedling, ideally combined with PRP.
Read more about microneedling for acne scars or book a free consultation.
Questions about acne scars
Can acne scars disappear completely?
Rarely completely, but they can often be softened and made considerably less visible. Microneedling and PRP stimulate new collagen that fills depressed scars from below. The result builds over a series of treatments.
How many treatments are needed for acne scars?
Most people see clear improvement after 3-4 treatments a few weeks apart, since collagen takes time to form. The exact number depends on the depth of the scars and your skin.
Does microneedling for acne scars hurt?
We use a numbing cream, so most people experience only mild discomfort. Afterwards the skin can be rosy and feel slightly sunburnt for a couple of days.
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