Acne Scar Reduction

Acne is a highly common dermatological condition that frequently results in the formation of scarring. Appropriate and early treatment is the absolute best way to prevent their occurrence. However, despite all modern therapeutic efforts, the occurrence of scars is often inevitable. The primary goal of clinical scar reduction is to achieve a significant, visible improvement in skin texture and evenness.

Understanding Scar Types

During your initial consultation, Dr. Shikha Aggarwal will evaluate your skin to establish the exact types of scars present. Acne scars are broadly classified into:

• Depressed (Atrophic) Scars: The most frequent types, including Ice Pick (deep, narrow pits), Rolling (shallow, wide depressions giving a wave-like appearance), and Boxcar (round or oval depressions with sharp borders).
• Prominent (Hypertrophic/Keloidal) Scars: Raised, thick scars resulting from overproduction of collagen.

Therapeutic Options & Technologies

We combine multiple clinical techniques to achieve the best results:

• Chemical Peels: Superficial chemical peelings (glycolic, lactic, salicylic, and citric acids) are used to target active acne breakouts and minor superficial scarring.
• Microneedling (Dermapen): Utilizes a specialized medical device with ultra-fine micro-needles (0.07 mm thick and 0.25–2.5 mm long) to create thousands of micro-channels in the dermis. This induces a controlled healing response (producing pinpoint bloody dew) that stimulates robust collagen synthesis and neovascularization over 3 to 6 sessions.
• Fractional Non-Ablative Lasers (Erbium Glass 1540/1550 nm): Create microscopic thermal injury zones in the dermis while keeping the outer skin layer (epidermis) intact, allowing for rapid healing and minimal downtime.
• Fractional Ablative Lasers (CO2 10,600 nm / Erbium YAG 2,940 nm): The gold standard for deep pitted scars. They vaporize damaged epidermal layers while heating the dermis to contract old collagen fibers and trigger new collagen formation.