Scarring

Scars don’t completely disappear, but they can fade significantly with the right treatment. Using medical-grade acne scar treatments, including scar dissolving creams, retinol, vitamin C, and peptides, helps improve texture and reduce discolouration over time. Professional treatments like microneedling, laser therapy, and chemical peels can further improve scar appearance.

Scars heal in stages, starting with inflammation, where the body repairs tissue damage. Then, collagen production increases to rebuild the skin, which may result in a raised or indented scar. Over time, remodelling occurs, gradually refining texture and colour. Using scar creams and exfoliating treatments helps speed up this process.

Facial scars form when the skin experiences deep damage, such as from acne, cuts, burns, or inflammation. If collagen production is excessive, it creates raised scars (hypertrophic or keloid scars), while insufficient collagen leads to indented scars (atrophic scars), such as icepick or boxcar acne scars.

Yes, scars naturally fade over months or years, depending on severity. New scars fade faster, while older scars may require targeted treatments like scar removal creams, exfoliating acids (AHAs, BHAs), and retinoids. Sun protection is crucial, as UV exposure can darken scars and slow healing.

- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) – Dark spots from acne, easily treated with vitamin C, niacinamide, mandelic acid and other exfoliants.
- Post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) – Red marks that fade with time, laser therapy, and soothing skincare.
- Shallow boxcar or rolling scars – Improve with retinol, microneedling, and chemical peels. Deeper scars may require more advanced treatments like fillers or laser resurfacing for optimal results.