While acne can be treated, its scars will remain and affect your skin’s texture for years to come even after the breakouts are no longer an issue. Our clinic provides special attention to the treatment of acne scars for the branches located in Ukay Boulevard, Desa Melawati, and Setiawangsa.
Please note: This page is concerned with treatment of scars caused by previous cases of acne. In case you have been suffering from active breakouts of acne and wish to treat this condition, you may proceed to the Acne Treatment page instead.
Not all acne scars look or behave the same way, and identifying your specific scar type helps determine the most effective treatment approach:
| Scar Type | Appearance |
|---|---|
| Ice pick scars | Narrow, deep, pitted scars that go deeper into the skin |
| Boxcar scars | Broader, box-like depressions with more defined edges |
| Rolling scars | Shallow, wave-like depressions that create an uneven skin texture |
| Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) | Dark or discoloured marks left behind after acne, without necessarily involving textural scarring |
| Hypertrophic acne scars | Raised scarring resulting from more severe or inflamed acne |
Among our patients in Kuala Lumpur, acne is one of the most common skin conditions they have, and one of the most common issues arising from their acne is scarring, both textural scars and pigmentation. Humidity and the amount of sunlight in Malaysia might also influence how noticeable and how it changes over time.
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Depending on the kind of scar you have and the state of your skin, your dermatologist may prescribe one or any combination of the following:
| Treatment | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Microneedling | A technique involving the creation of micro-injuries to boost collagen production; usually done for rolling and boxcar-type texture scarring |
| Radiofrequency (RF) | Usually done in combination with microneedling for boosting collagen and treating deep texture scarring |
| Chemical peels | Assist in improving texture as well as treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to acne |
| Laser therapy | Targeted treatment to treat not only scarring but also any accompanying redness or hyperpigmentation |
Due to different responses of ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars to various treatments, your dermatologist will identify which kind of scars you have and advise accordingly during consultation, as opposed to providing one standard treatment for all acne scars.
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Consultation & Skin Evaluation | The dermatologist analyses your unique scar formation and consults with you on your unique history of acne |
| Treatment Plan | A mixed treatment method is suggested depending on your unique scar formation |
| Treatment Sessions | Usually, acne scar treatment involves a number of sessions which take place weeks apart from each other |
| Improvement Check | Repeat consultations to monitor the progress made and modify the treatment accordingly |
| Maintenance Advice | Skincare advice to maintain the treatment effect |
The treatments used to eliminate acne scars take some time to show results — improvements in appearance and skin texture can be seen after several visits to a clinic rather than a one-time session. Ice pick scars usually take more time to heal than rolling ones. Your dermatologist will inform you about the real results that can be achieved during treatment rather than guaranteeing total elimination of the scars.
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This article talks about the treatment of already formed scars following the healing of acne. In our Acne Treatment service, we focus on the treatment of active acne. Many people seek the two services, treating the active acne first before moving onto the scars.
Because of their depth and narrow appearance, ice pick scars are usually thought of as difficult to treat compared to rolling scars or boxcar scars, although improvement can definitely be expected.
This depends on the scar type, depth, and individual reaction to treatment. Many clients will require several treatments over periods of weeks to notice any improvement.
Yes, the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) that is a result of acne can also be treated together with textural scarring through various treatments.
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