Acne scars and post-acne marks
Identify the type of mark or texture change before choosing a cosmetic procedure. Complete scar removal is not promised.
What treatment planning should establish.
These four points support treatment planning. The detailed guide below covers this treatment.
Discuss your concern
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Flat colour changes after acne are different from scars that alter skin texture. Depressed scars and raised scars also need different assessment; one procedure cannot be assumed to suit every type.
A consultation should review active acne, skin type, previous treatment and your goals. Managing active acne may need to come before a scar procedure, with appropriate healthcare advice.
Preparing for a consultation
Discuss the concern before considering an intervention.
01 · Before Describe the concern
Bring details of the change, relevant health history, current products and previous procedures.
02 · Consultation Discuss scope and realistic limits
The consultation should establish whether a cosmetic approach is appropriate or further assessment is needed. No procedure is promised.
03 · Next step Make an informed choice
If a cosmetic option is appropriate, review the exact proposal, risks, price and follow-up before deciding. No treatment is a valid choice.
Questions before choosing a cosmetic approach
Consider the specific concern, realistic limits and the actual proposal.
Describe texture and colour separately
Explain whether the concern is a depression, raised tissue, uneven texture or a flat mark. Photographs alone may not show the depth or nature of a scar.
Ask about the exact technique
Resurfacing, needling and other approaches have different indications and risks. A claim about collagen or healing does not establish that the proposed treatment will improve your scar.
Understand possible harm and recovery
Discuss irritation, infection, pigment change, further scarring and risks specific to the technique. Skin response and recovery vary; there is no universal course or downtime.
Set realistic expectations
Ask about the likely degree of improvement, follow-up and possible further treatment. A skincare package should not promise to erase scars or reverse every depth of skin damage.
Frequently asked questions.
Preparation, treatment, recovery, suitability and aftercare guidance to support your consultation.
Are dark post-acne marks always scars?
Can treatment guarantee scar-free skin?
Discuss the appropriate next step
Arrange a consultation to discuss your cosmetic concern. Seek medical assessment first where symptoms require it.