Specialty Services

Acne Scar Treatments

Nurse Jacklyn offers a variety of treatments to reduce the appearance of acne scars. Treatment plans are based on the type and quantity of scars, aiming to diminish their appearance and enhance overall skin quality. It's crucial to note that the goal of acne scar treatments is improvement rather than a complete cure, with a commitment to restoring confidence in your facial appearance.

What are the Types of Acne Scars?

Acne scars manifest in a variety of forms, each with its own unique characteristics. These include boxcars, rolling , atrophic, ice pick, hypertrophic, and hyperpigmented (red and brown) scars. Understanding the specific type of acne scar is the first step toward finding the most effective treatment.

Boxcar scars are characterized by a broad depression with a sharp, defined edge.
Rolling scars often appear as a broad depression with a sloping edge.
Atrophic scars are flat, thin, or depressed scars.
Ice-pick scars, also known as pitted scars, are deep and narrow.
Hypertrophic scars are thick, raised, and lumpy.
Hyperpigmented scars exhibit brown or red colouring.

Treatments for Acne Scars

The diverse nature of acne scars necessitates varied treatment approaches; Nurse Jacklyn often combines multiple modalities. Considerations include skin type, the extent of scarring, and the presence of active acne. Achieving desired results may require up to a year of combination therapies, incorporating methods such as chemical applications, energy-based devices, and, if necessary, surgical excision.

Available Acne Scar Treatment Options

Subcision

Utilizes a nokor needle or blunt tip cannula to break up tethered scars and adhesions formed from old cystic acne.

It is effective for rolling scars, atrophic scars, and depressed scars.

Bellafill Injections

Raises depressed, atrophic, and rolling scars using a semi-permanent injectable gel.

Stimulates collagen production for overall texture and skin quality improvement.

Administered in stages typically three months apart.

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Morpheus8

Semi-ablative radiofrequency microneedling.

Addresses boxcar acne scars, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, and hypertrophic acne scars.

Creates controlled micro-injuries at varying depths, promoting skin resurfacing and deep tissue remodelling.

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TCA Cross (Trichloroacetic Acid)

Chemical applied topically to facilitate the reconstruction of acne scars.

It is applied directly into ice pick scars, triggering controlled micro-wounds that prompt collagen formation and skin remodelling.

Contour TRL (Erbium Fully Ablative Laser Resurfacing)

Deep ablative resurfacing.

Ideal for patients with lighter skin and jagged-edged acne scars.

Stimulates collagen growth and promotes skin rejuvenation.

These treatments, individually or in combination, contribute to personalized acne scar reduction plans, emphasizing improvement and enhanced confidence in one's facial appearance.

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