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 Even once acne has completely healed and is no longer active, it can still leave behind visible, permanent scarring.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 £295

PROCEDURE TIME
From 45 minutes

SPECIALIST LEVEL
Nurse or Doctor

RECOVERY TIME
From 24 hours

ACNE SCAR TREATMENT PRICES

Doctor Consultation from £100

Skin Peel from £305

Microneedling from £310

Fraxel from £605

C02RE from £650

Laser Resurfacing from £1,415

SAVINGS AVAILABLE FOR TREATMENT COURSES

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.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

5 Stars Delivery always within 48 hours, quicker than expected

Dorota

5 Stars Very quick delivery,easy website,

Lavine Anne Thomas

5 Stars I visited the Sk:n clinic for laser hair removal, they were very professional, made me feel at ease and talked me through the whole procedure in detail. Ive had my first session with great aftercare advice and i'm really happy the results so far

Jessica O'Brien

5 Stars It’s a must for everyone xxx

June Barclay

5 Stars Great experience

Nupur

5 Stars The very best quality products provided by top quality service.

LYNDA BLAKEMAN

5 Stars I was amazed buy the service and after care! The appointment was so quick and easy to book and the doctors and nurses we so helpful! I would highly reccomend!

Hannah

5 Stars Amazing, polite staff! I was made to feel so comfortable when I had my consultation and my treatment. Looking forward to the rest of my sessions!

Miss Rebecca Massie

5 Stars Sk:n has been absolutely amazing for me. I started sk:n in January with Moderate Acne which really effected my confidence. Since January I have worked through a selection of treatments and home care which has completely changed my skin and I am much more confident about it. This is the first thing that I have ever found to make such a big difference to my skin. I started with very bumpy out of control skin with quite a bit of scarring. Now my skin is smooth, almost acne free most of the time and the scarring and redness has gone down soo much. I can’t thank Sk:n enough for both the products, the treatments and the amazing help of the skin practitioners. They create what’s right for you and what work with you and what you want to do and achieve. Amazing!

Chloe Scott

5 Stars I really do like these products, the quality is great and I find them really effective. Service was great. I will be using them again.

Tessa Sinclair

5 Stars Very nice ladies n clean salon

Uzma Ejaz

5 Stars Very friendly and made me feel at ease

Sami

5 Stars Everything was great, thanks!

Liz

5 Stars Hi, My treatments were for laser hair removal on upper lip/ bikini and under arms. Not only were the staff very professional and talked me through every step of the process in a clear and a concise way, they were also so lovely and made me feel completely at ease! I have only had one session and have already seen HUGE results. I was recommended by a friend and was initially wondered if it would work for me but literally tell everyone I see about the results I’m seeing- it’s amazing!

Ellen Griffiths

5 Stars I have only had my first laser session and I'm already seeing the difference can definitely say it's working 👌

Nafisa

5 Stars The sunscreen is the Best Buy ever. A bit pricy but well worth the money and if you buy when the offers are on it’s a very good bargain. I would highly recommend.

Kamini Patel

5 Stars had my first laser treatment today and it went really well however i completely forgot to ask for my starter pack including the cooling mist and aloe vera gel which i am pretty sure I paid for and it wasnt given to me by my clinician so I was wondering if it could be sent to me in the post as I wont be able to get to my clinic now until my next appointment in september , couldn't find an email address anywhere to enquire and thought it wasn't really urgent enough to ring in about.

el

5 Stars I had gone through my first treatment of laser hair removal. My body hair is soften and lesser after the first treatment. I am anticipating for the following treatment to make me look better and confident in front of public.

Dinson Choy

5 Stars My first treatment at Cambridge for a wart removal has been so far been very successful. Dr Holt is an expert in laser technology and is passionate about how they work. The reception area is just like sitting at home in your living room with refreshments and reading material available, with attentive staff on hand should you have any questions.

Steve

5 Stars I can see reduction of hair on my face only with one treatment I looking forward to finish my treatment for best result😊

Paria Hosseini

OVERALL RATING 8.6 BASED ON 2605 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