Supporting Smoother, More Even-Looking Skin
Acne scarring is one of the most emotionally challenging skin concerns a person can experience. For many people, the physical reminders of past breakouts can linger long after the acne itself has resolved — affecting skin texture, tone and confidence in a way that can be difficult to come to terms with. The good news is that acne scarring is also one of the concerns that responds most meaningfully to targeted professional treatment, and significant improvement is achievable with the right approach.
Acne scars develop as a result of the skin’s healing response to inflamed acne lesions. When a breakout causes damage within the deeper layers of the skin, the body attempts to repair the affected tissue — sometimes producing too little collagen, leading to depressed or pitted scars, and sometimes producing too much, leading to raised or thickened scarring. The type, depth and distribution of acne scarring varies significantly between individuals and is influenced by acne severity, skin type, genetics and how the skin heals.
At Symmetry Cosmetic Clinic, we take a personalised and considered approach to acne scar treatment. Effective improvement of acne scarring requires a thorough understanding of the scar types present, the condition of the surrounding skin and the most appropriate combination of treatments to stimulate collagen remodelling and support skin renewal from within.
Whether you are managing mild surface irregularities or deeper, more established scarring, a personalised consultation allows us to assess your concerns and develop an individualised treatment plan designed to meaningfully improve skin texture, tone and overall confidence.
Acne scarring encompasses a range of scar types, each with different characteristics and treatment considerations. Accurate identification of the scar types present is an essential first step in developing an effective treatment plan.
Atrophic scars are the most common form of acne scarring and develop when the skin produces insufficient collagen during the healing process, resulting in a loss of tissue and a depressed or sunken appearance. There are three main subtypes of atrophic acne scars:
Ice pick scars are deep, narrow and sharply defined scars that extend into the dermis, resembling a small puncture in the skin surface. They are among the most challenging scar types to treat due to their depth.
Boxcar scars are wider, shallow to moderately deep scars with defined vertical edges, giving them a box-like appearance. They commonly affect the cheeks and temples and respond well to resurfacing and collagen-stimulating treatments.
Rolling scars create a wave-like or undulating surface texture caused by fibrous bands of tissue tethering the skin downward beneath the surface. They tend to respond well to treatments that target the deeper layers of the skin and stimulate collagen remodelling.
While not a true scar, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) frequently accompanies acne scarring and refers to the flat, darkened marks left behind after an acne lesion has healed. PIH can affect all skin types but tends to be more persistent in medium to deeper skin tones and requires a pigmentation-focused approach alongside scar treatment.
Hypertrophic and keloid scars develop when the skin produces an excess of collagen during healing, resulting in raised, thickened scar tissue above the skin surface. These are less common than atrophic scars in acne-related scarring but require a different treatment approach and careful assessment prior to treatment.
Acne scar treatment must always be approached with careful consideration of skin type, tone and the specific scar types present. Certain treatments carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in medium to deeper skin tones, making thorough assessment and appropriate treatment selection critically important for safe and effective outcomes.
Your consultation begins with a detailed assessment of your acne scarring — including scar types, depth, distribution and the condition of the surrounding skin. We also assess your skin tone, treatment history, lifestyle factors and aesthetic goals to ensure your treatment plan is both safe and precisely targeted to your individual scarring profile.
Based on your assessment, a customised treatment plan is developed. Acne scar treatment almost always benefits from a combination approach — targeting collagen remodelling, skin renewal and overall skin quality together for the most meaningful and lasting improvement. Recommendations may include collagen-stimulating treatments, skin resurfacing procedures, regenerative therapies and a medical-grade skincare program designed to support the skin throughout and between treatments.
Selected treatments are performed according to your individual treatment plan, with the aim of stimulating collagen remodelling, improving skin texture and tone, reducing the depth and visibility of scarring and supporting a smoother, more even and healthier-looking complexion.
Acne scar treatment is a journey rather than a single event. Meaningful improvement typically develops progressively over a course of treatments and continues as collagen remodelling occurs in the weeks and months following each session. We provide continued support, treatment reviews and skincare recommendations to help optimise and maintain your results over time.
Acne scarring is a complex concern that encompasses multiple scar types, varying depths and a range of contributing factors. Effective treatment requires a thorough assessment of the scarring profile and a carefully considered combination of treatments targeting collagen stimulation, skin renewal and overall skin quality.
At Symmetry Cosmetic Clinic, treatment recommendations for acne scarring may include skin needling, RF microneedling, Rejuran skin rejuvenation, professional skin peels, microdermabrasion, LED light therapy, signature facials and medical-grade skincare programs designed to stimulate collagen remodelling, improve skin texture and support a smoother, more even complexion.
Our goal is to help achieve meaningful and lasting improvement in the appearance of acne scarring while supporting overall skin health and confidence throughout the treatment journey.
