Acne & Acne Scarring
Acne and its subsequent scarring can affect more than just your skin. They can impact your confidence in ways that stay long after breakouts have cleared. Both are treatable with the right approach matched to your skin.
About Acne
Acne is a common skin condition caused by clogged and inflamed pores. It can appear as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or deeper, more painful breakouts that develop beneath the skin's surface.
For many, acne also leads to scarring. These marks can appear as indentations, uneven texture, or discolouration that persists long after the breakout itself has healed. The type of scarring varies: atrophic scars such as rolling, boxcar, and ice pick scars involve a loss of tissue, while post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation leaves flat dark marks on the surface. Both active acne and acne scarring respond well to treatment, though the right approach depends on the type and severity of your concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is totally understandable. But don’t worry, you can get started with a proper clinical assessment. A consultation with our team allows us to assess your skin, identify what is driving your breakouts, and recommend a treatment plan that actually addresses the cause rather than just the surface.
Yes, and the distinction matters for treatment. Post-acne marks are the flat red, pink, or brown discolouration left after a breakout. They are temporary changes in pigmentation or vascularity that fade over time, though treatments can significantly accelerate that process. True acne scars involve a physical change in the skin's texture: either indentations from tissue loss or raised tissue from excess collagen. They require different treatments and typically more sessions to address.
Yes, it can. This is because acne is a chronic condition for many people and the underlying drivers, including hormones, oil production, and skin cell turnover, do not disappear after a course of treatment. What treatment does is significantly reduce the severity and frequency of breakouts and address the damage already done. A maintenance plan and consistent skincare routine are important for keeping results long-term.
It depends on the type and depth of scarring. Surface marks and post-inflammatory discolouration can improve significantly within a few weeks of the right treatment. For others such as atrophic scars, a course of treatments is typically needed, and results continue to improve for months after the final session.
