Can acne scars be completely removed?

Acne scars can usually be improved significantly, but complete removal is rarely the goal. Scarring changes the structure of the skin, so treatment focuses on rebuilding healthier collagen and improving skin texture. With the right combination, you can achieve smoother skin. Dr Garara's approach focuses on progressive improvement through carefully staged treatments rather than relying on a single procedure.

Why are combination treatments often recommended?

Acne scars develop through several different biological processes, including collagen loss, inflammation, and fibrous tissue pulling the skin downward. Because of this, a single treatment rarely addresses every issue. Combination treatments allow multiple aspects of acne scarring to be treated simultaneously. For example, subcision may release tethered scars, while lasers stimulate collagen renewal. This layered strategy often produces more natural results.

How many treatments will I need?

Acne scar treatment is usually performed gradually over several sessions. This is because collagen regeneration takes time, and the skin needs time to heal between procedures. Most patients require a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart, depending on the type and severity of scarring. During your consultation, Dr Garara will outline a realistic timeline so you understand how improvements will develop over the course of your treatment plan.

Can acne scars return after treatment?

Once acne scars have been improved, they do not typically return. However, new scarring can develop if active acne continues. For this reason, managing ongoing acne is an important part of long-term skin health. During your consultation, Dr Garara may also recommend treatments or skincare strategies to help control acne and protect your investment in skin health.

Acne Scars

Restore smoother, more even skin by addressing the structural changes acne can leave behind. You may notice depressed scars, uneven texture, enlarged pores, or lingering pigmentation. Dr Bhavin Garara takes an educational, anatomy-led approach, combining treatments such as scar subcision, PRP, microneedling, fractional lasers, and chemical peels to improve skin quality and texture.

What are acne scars?

Smooth and refine your skin texture

Acne scars develop when deep inflammation from acne damages the skin's structure. As the skin heals, the body may produce too little or too much collagen, leading to depressed scars, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, or raised areas. Dr Bhavin Garara approaches acne scarring by carefully assessing the type, depth, and cause of each scar. Treatment is typically tailored using combination therapies, such as subcision, microneedling, lasers, and chemical peels, to gradually restore smoother, healthier skin.

Conditions

Signs and symptoms of Acne Scars

Depressed or pitted areas in the skin that create uneven contoursSmall, deep puncture-like marks typical of ice pick scarringRound or oval indentations with clearly defined edgesWavy or rolling skin texture caused by underlying fibrous bandsEnlarged or more visible pores in previously inflamed areasAreas of darker pigmentation following acne healingPersistent redness or discolouration in previously affected skinRough or uneven skin texture when light reflects across the surfaceSkin that appears shadowed or uneven under certain lighting conditions

Quick Overview

Treatment at a Glance

Key facts about this procedure to help you understand what to expect before, during, and after your treatment.

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Treatment time

30 - 90 minutes

Recovery time

3 - 7 days depending on treatment

Anaesthesia

Topical anaesthetic cream

Results duration

Long-lasting with course of treatments

Discomfort level

Mild to moderate

Aftercare

Avoid sun exposure. Use gentle skincare and SPF

Benefits of Treatments

The Real Benefits of Choosing Our Cosmetic Solutions

Improved overall skin texture and surface smoothness

Increased collagen production within the skin

Reduction in the depth and visibility of depressed scars

More even skin tone and reduced post-acne pigmentation

Restoration of smoother facial contours

Strengthened skin structure and resilience

Targeted correction for multiple scar types

Gradual, natural-looking improvement in skin quality

Combination treatment strategies tailored to your skin

Long-term support for healthier skin regeneration

Your acne scar treatment with Dr Garara

Scar subcision: Scar subcision is used to treat scars caused by fibrous bands pulling the skin downward. A fine instrument is inserted beneath the skin to gently release these bands. This allows the skin to lift while stimulating new collagen formation. Within a comprehensive plan, subcision often forms the foundation for improving deeper structural scars.

Platelet-rich plasma and Polynucleotides: PRP and Polynucleotides support the skin's natural healing and regenerative processes. PRP uses growth factors derived from your own blood to stimulate collagen and tissue repair, while polynucleotides improve cellular repair and reduce inflammation. These treatments enhance healing after procedures and improve skin quality.

Microneedling and Sylfirm X RF microneedling: Microneedling uses very fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries within the skin, stimulating the body's natural wound-healing response. Sylfirm X combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered into deeper layers of the skin, improving scar texture while strengthening the surrounding tissue.

Laser resurfacing and Chemical peels: The UltraClear laser creates microscopic columns of controlled skin resurfacing, stimulating collagen renewal as the skin heals. MultiFrax delivers controlled heat without removing the surface layer. Medical-grade peels use carefully selected acids to accelerate the skin's renewal process, improving pigmentation, refining skin texture, and brightening the complexion.