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 Even once acne has completely healed and is no longer active, it can still leave behind visible, permanent scarring.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

SAVE 30% ON SELECTED TREATMENTS THIS MONTH!

Doctor Consultation from £100

Skin Peel from £305

Microneedling from £310

Fraxel from £635

C02RE from £685

Laser Resurfacing from £1,415

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BEFORE AND AFTER ACNE SCAR TREATMENT

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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.

ACNE SCAR TREATMENT NEAR YOU

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

5 Stars I’m shocked to read some of the reviews. I’d highly recommend SK:N in Chester, I went for a consultation as I was looking to have a tattoo removed. I have to say that the manager Katrina was absolutely amazing! I wasn’t pressured and if anything I was provided with as much information as they could give. Each and everyone of her team were fantastic! The price was reasonable and I was reviewed each time I had a session and always sent away knowing I could call them if I had any concerns. It was one of the most professional environments I have been in and when I needed to change appointments due to my working hours they couldn’t have been anymore flexible. I had 12 laser treatments in total and the final Results are outstanding - so much that I’ve agreed to let them use the photographs to show everyone how successful it can be. I highly recommend Chester and won’t think twice about having further treatments there.

Lucy

5 Stars the service is great here, the girls are all really lovely and very professional

janet w

5 Stars Treatment and aftercare procedure was well explained. My expectations was managed well.

Aliyah Rashid

5 Stars Always a very welcoming professional service, with a thorough and informative consultation. I’m always ecstatic with the results and would highly recommend!

Michela Banks

5 Stars I am always made to feel welcome when I arrive and the doctor takes the time to make sure the treatment is in line exactly with the results i am looking for. The treatment itself is always done with top precision and care and the results are amazing which is why I will go back time and time again.

Jill Daley

5 Stars I was really nervous about having laser hair removal. My first consultation was really relaxed and very pressure free and I was given lots of honest and good advise. I then decided to go ahead and have never been happier. From my first treatment I have had really good results and the staff at the Norwich branch are so friendly and kind I look forward to going to my appointments. I will be sad when there finished.

Miss AB

5 Stars Really good product for my skin a lot smoother and clearer after 4 days!

Amanda Corr

5 Stars Amazing nurses at the clinic and really good products

Maria Luisa Amoah Gyimah

5 Stars Staffs was very friendly and helpful

Alika Westfield

5 Stars My skin has never been better, gorgeous products at reasonable prices. Bwould highly recommend if you have any skin concerns.

Nikki Calder

5 Stars Excellent customer service and care. Staff listen to the client and offer the best suitable treatment. Staff are always on hand ready to help and their product knowledge is A**. Products are excellent and effective.

Joe Mwamburi

5 Stars Very helpful and lovely staff. Making you feel comfortable throughout.

J Hutch

5 Stars Amazing service and really happy with the outcome. Thank you so much

Miss AB

5 Stars I had a milia removed from my eyelid it was painless and quick you can’t even see a scar Mr Mc gill done a great job

Marie Kelly

5 Stars I found Doctor Chris Harland a very straightforward and honest man it was a pleasure to visit a place where your problems were dealt with without feeling the consultant was watching the charge rate rather than your problem.

Shelagh West

5 Stars I found them to be very professional and yet very helpful in what treatments would work for me. They were also not pushy to make you buy unnecessary prouducts like other companies and only recommended what they thought would help. I found that for this reason I felt comfortable and confident to go back again and recommend my friends and family.

Tas

5 Stars I had an excellent service with sk:n a friendly warm person examined my skin using the face box that helps them to see problems areas or skim damage and recommended different creams and treatment. A found the service to be imforitive and helpful. Upmost though they did not pressure sell their products to you. So the whole experience was a relaxed one.

Sandra Roberts

5 Stars Good, just like what I used before to keep my face in a good condition.

XY

5 Stars Facial wash for all skin types It does get rid of acne and my skin improve loads with this product Also my order comes really quick I will order again

Claire Finch

5 Stars Straight forward, great service.

Daniel Sandra

OVERALL RATING 8.3 BASED ON 2667 REVIEWS

SEE THE RESULTS

10.7k

Acne scar sufferers treated

61.2k

Microdermabrasion treatments

128k

Skin peels

88%

Clients rate us 4* or more

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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