What It Is
Atrophic acne scars are depressed or sunken scars that form when the skin does not produce enough collagen during healing. They appear as small pits or indentations on the cheeks, temples, and forehead. These scars are common after inflammatory or cystic acne and can make the skin look uneven and textured.
How It Works
At ClairéDerma, treatment focuses on stimulating collagen production and resurfacing damaged skin. The dermatologist may use: These treatments help lift depressed scars and improve overall skin smoothness.
Benefits
Ideal For
This treatment is ideal for individuals who:
The Treatment Process
01
Detailed Dermatologist Consultation
Scar type, depth, and skin condition are evaluated at ClairéDerma.
02
Skin Analysis
Assessment of scar severity, skin thickness, and treatment suitability.
03
Customized Scar Treatment Plan
Selection of laser, microneedling, subcision, or combination therapies.
04
In-Clinic Scar Procedure
Targeted treatment is performed to stimulate collagen and resurface skin.
05
Follow-Up & Skin Healing Care
Post-treatment care and additional sessions scheduled for best results.
Expected Results and Recovery
Gradual improvement is seen as collagen rebuilds over weeks. Multiple sessions may be required. Mild redness or swelling may occur for a few days depending on the procedure. With consistent treatment at ClairéDerma, skin texture becomes smoother and scars less noticeable.
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They can be significantly improved, though complete removal may not always be possible.
Most patients require multiple sessions depending on scar depth and type.
Some discomfort may occur, but numbing creams are used to keep the procedure comfortable.
Skin texture gradually improves over several weeks as collagen rebuilds.
Yes, when performed by trained professionals at ClairéDerma.
Active severe acne should be controlled first before scar procedures.
There may be mild redness or peeling for a few days depending on the method used.