OUR ACNE SCARRING TREATMENTS TACKLE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS

Macular Scars

These scars are darker patches of pigment on the skin at the site of the acne.

Box Scars

Box scars are round scars with steep sides and are caused by acne but resemble Chicken Pox scars.

Rolling Scars

Undulations in the skin are caused by damage beneath the surface. These scars are wide and shallow.

Ice Pick Scars

This type of scar is deep and very narrow. They can be large and resemble an open pore.

WHAT IS ACNE SCAR TREATMENT?

According to the British Skin Foundation, 28% of the UK population suffers with acne and 95% of acne sufferers say it impacts their daily lives. Even once acne has completely healed and is no longer active, it can still leave behind visible, permanent scarring. The good news is, there are a number of innovative treatments available to help improve the appearance of acne scarring.

At sk:n, we are able to offer expert advice from our qualified doctors, plus proven-effective treatments to address acne scarring

Acne scarring is caused by the body effectively putting "too much effort" into healing the wounds caused by acne, causing an excess of collagen built up in the skin. This collagen may stay in place permanently, creating acne scarring.

In some cases the result is not a true scar, but simply an excess of pigmentation. This may fade away over a few months or years, but generally isn't permanent as with other acne scars, which can appear as textured skin.

We offer a range of treatments to combat the whole range of acne scars. You’ll need a consultation with one of our expert skin specialists or dermatologists so that they can assess your scars and develop a treatment plan tailored to you.

ACNE SCAR TREATMENT AT A GLANCE

BEST RESULTS
1-2 Treatments

COST
From £305

PROCEDURE TIME
From 45 minutes

SPECIALIST LEVEL
Nurse or Doctor

RECOVERY TIME
From 24 hours

ACNE SCAR TREATMENT PRICES

Treatment	Prices From
Doctor Consultation	£100

Skins Peels	£50
Microdermabrasion	£65
Microneedling	£310
Fraxel	£635
C02RE	£685
Laser Resurfacing	£1,825
Kleresca Acne Scarring Course*	£1,030

* Course of 12 with 30% off. Limited time only.

BEFORE AND AFTER ACNE SCAR TREATMENT

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After

Before

Our TCA peel is one of our more advanced, deeper Enerpeels. It penetrates down to the dermis and can help target dark marks, discolouration and acne scars.

The usual downtime is about a week, during which time you will experience the skin peeling away to reveal new, smoother skin below the surface.

Microdermabrasion uses tiny crystals to physically remove the top layer of skin cells, which make this treatment particularly good for treating acne scars.

It is a painless treatment that's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

Our Microneedling treatments work by creating thousands of miniscule contact points, leaving your body’s natural healing process to rejuvenate and repair the skin.

It's perfect for correcting an uneven skin tone and pigmentation caused by acne scarring.

Laser Resurfacing treatments remove surface cells but are targeted so they don’t cause damage to surrounding healthy skin cells.

We offer a variety of Laser Resurfacing treatments including CO2RE, which can target both superficial and deeper layers of your skin, and Fraxel, which penetrates deep into the skin, and Erbium Yag, which works deeper still.

Exclusive to SK:N, Kleresca^® is the latest non-invasive biophotonic treatment designed to treat your acne safely and with little to no downtime.

Inspired by photosynthesis in plants, Kleresca^® stimulates your skin’s own biological processes to improve your complexion and overall skin quality. Kleresca^® is suitable for treating Acne and treating Acne Scarring.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

5 Stars Lovely staff, amazing products and the best experience my face has ever had Salysilic acid face peels well worth it

Laura Guymer

5 Stars Always feel so at ease when in the Skin Clinic. Nurses are great at what they do and also lovely.

Chloe

5 Stars Excellent care and service by Sophie. A professional and friendly therapist who puts you at ease and is very knowledgeable. Very impressed with the team at Bournemouth - all friendly and helpful.

Marius Niranjan

5 Stars Excellent treatments, performed with care and attention. All staff are helpful and welcoming when visiting the clinic. Highly recommend, would go no where else.

Helen Harris

5 Stars Great service

Ozworld

5 Stars Really friendly, polite staff. Everything is clean and the process was fully explained. No hard sell, I was left to make my own decision. Thorough service on subsequent visits.

Julie Guihen

5 Stars Effficient, friendly staff and effective laser! Results as expected in the time advised by the technician. Thank you!

Serena

5 Stars The team are friendly and welcoming, and put clients at ease, making for an altogether pleasant experience at each visit.

E Haig

5 Stars Amazing advice and treatment. There was no pressure and I was not rushed at all. Care was given to ensure I understood everything and the results were amazing! I had been thinking of having fillers and Botox for a while and I was so glad I chose such a professional business. Great experience.

Stacey Northover

5 Stars Great service and results from Birmingham. Highly recommend skin to family and friends!

Aman

5 Stars Friendly staff, effective treatment.

Ruth

5 Stars Very nice and professional staff

Mahnaz

5 Stars Great treatment

Customer

5 Stars Life changing treatment received here. Not an exaggeration for someone who has suffered with excess hair for a very long time. Best service as well, extremely friendly and approachable staff. Would 100% recommend.

Jasmine

5 Stars Great efficient service

Rhian Langford

5 Stars Very happy with my treatment so far - 2/8 laser hair removal appointments in and I’m impressed with the Aberdeen clinic! Can’t wait to see my end result

Sarah Parry

5 Stars Have been having laser hair removal on my face. The results have been fantastic, the staff are lovely. I have recommended to many friends to use skin in Aberdeen

Laura Guyan

5 Stars Fantastic, informative and friendly staff make you feel very comfortable and treatment has been brilliant (laser hair removal at Bristol clinic)

Emily

5 Stars When I was younger I had a lot of acne and sun damage. Over the years the scarring from the acne really knocked my confidence. I had a course of 6 salicylic acid skin peels, and using the dermaquest profits religiously my skin is amazing. Scars are gone, sun damage gone and my skin is so soft again. It doesn’t keep the spots away but using the products the spots are more manageable and don’t leave scars Best thing I ever did

Laura Guymer

5 Stars Highly recommend Skin in Cheltenham.

Louise Brady

OVERALL RATING 8.2 BASED ON 2934 REVIEWS

SEE THE RESULTS

10.7k

Acne scar sufferers treated

61.2k

Microdermabrasion treatments

128k

Skin peels

88%

Clients rate us 4* or more

2m

Total clients treated

Acne scarring occurs due to the inflammation caused by active acne. There are different types of scars: depressed scars, such as ‘ice pick’ or atrophic scarring; and elevated or raised scars, sometimes known as hypertropic or keloid scars.

Acne scarring can occur naturally, or in many cases patients can exacerbate their scarring by picking their spots. Scarring can affect the back or the chest, as well as the face.

There are several types of treatment that can help acne scarring. In terms of lasers, one of the most effective is laser resurfacing. This is where the surface of the skin is removed very precisely from the affected area, allowing a new layer of skin to form. The treatment can help depressed scars to become shallower, less noticeable and easier to camouflage.

sk:n also has other lasers we may use to help raised scarring, or to treat the redness associated with acne scarring. Fractional lasers need less downtime between treatments, but require a number of treatment sessions.

Often, laser treatment may be combined with other surgical interventions, such as subscisions, where the fibrous tissue under the scar is reduced via a simple procedure using a hypodermic needle.

Ablative laser resurfacing delivers the gold standard in terms of results, however, a combination of treatments may be needed to deliver the best results, tailored to the type of acne scarring experienced by the individual.

With a full ablative laser-resurfacing procedure, the downtime can be one to two weeks, but this would be a one-off treatment. With fractional ablative treatments, the downtime may be less – around five days to a week – but multiple treatment sessions will be needed.

Acne scarring is a difficult condition to treat, which requires a high level of clinical expertise.

You really need an expert assessment to identify the most appropriate treatment, or combination of treatments, to deliver the best result.

ACNE SCAR TREATMENT FAQS

HOW WILL I FEEL DURING ACNE SCARRING TREATMENT?

There may be some very mild discomfort but anaesthetic cream can be used to treat this if necessary.

IS ACNE SCARRING TREATMENT FOR ME?

The treatments we offer to combat acne scarring are effective for virtually everybody. If there are any issues with your suitability for treatment, your practitioner will discuss these with you at your consultation.

IS ACNE SCARRING TREATMENT SAFE?

All of the treatments we offer at sk:n are extremely safe. sk:n employ some of the UK’s leading doctors and dermatologists who will match your skin to the right treatment for the best results possible, which will be performed in clinical standard treatment rooms. During your consultation, you will be advised of the possible side effects associated with your treatment and informed of how to care for your skin post procedure to protect it.

WHAT RESULTS WILL I SEE?

All of our acne scarring treatments will visibly reduce acne scars depending on their type and severity. Laser resurfacing treatments can show results after just one treatment, whereas a course of skin peels and micro-needling may be needed.

HOW LONG WILL THE RESULTS LAST?

In most cases the results will be permanent, however if you suffer from acne after having acne scarring treatment there is a risk that new scars will form, and you will require further treatment.

DOES ACNE SCARRING TREATMENT HURT?

Depending on which treatment is chosen, either an anaesthetic cream or local/general anaesthetic may be given to reduce the discomfort that you will feel. Laser resurfacing will leave a visible wound, which can cause some discomfort; however suitable pain relief will be prescribed by your practitioner at the time of treatment.

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT OTHER TREATMENTS?

MICRONEEDLING

Microneedling combats acne scarring, signs of ageing and dull skin.

From £150

MICRODERMABRASION

Microdermabrasion is an effective treatment to brighten and renew your skin.

From £55

ACNE SCAR TREATMENTS