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How are acne and acne scars treated?
Acne and scars need different treatments, and getting the order right is what makes the plan work. Active acne comes first, with the right skincare, medicine where needed, and treatments such as a salicylic acid peel or Hydrafacial, because new breakouts cause new scars.
Once spots are under control, scars are treated by rebuilding collagen: Microneedling RF or a TCA peel for pitted scars, and the Picosecond laser for marks. Raised scars get their own care, such as injections. A large review found men scar more often than women, so starting early pays off.
Who should wait before scar treatment?
Scar treatment should wait while you have active or cystic acne, an infection or a cold sore in the area, or soon after isotretinoin. Tell your doctor about every acne medicine you have used in the last two years.
Acne and scar treatment, step by step
- Free consultation: your doctor checks your breakouts, marks and scar types.
- Clear active acne: skincare, medicine if needed, and peels or facials, over 6–8 weeks.
- Treat scars: microneedling RF, a TCA peel or laser, chosen for your scar type.
- Course: usually 3–5 sessions, a few weeks apart, each taking 30–60 minutes.
- Maintenance: a simple daily routine and sunscreen to keep new breakouts away.
Results and recovery
With a steady plan, breakouts start to settle within six to eight weeks. Then every scar session builds fresh collagen, so pits look shallower and your skin feels smoother as the course goes on.
Peels and facials need little or no downtime, so you can go straight back to work. Microneedling RF or a TCA peel can leave redness, flaking or mild swelling for a few days, and your doctor plans those sessions around your diary.
Aftercare
- Wear oil-free sunscreen every day
- Don’t pick or squeeze spots
- No gym or sauna for 48 hours after needling
- Don’t shave treated skin for 24 hours
Why choose Cutera Aesthetics
- Doctor-led: your acne and acne scar treatment is assessed, planned and performed by our qualified doctors.
- Free consultation: an honest assessment and a clear plan before you commit to anything.
- A plan made for you: your treatment is tailored to your goals, your skin and your health.
- 12 clinics in 7 cities: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Hyderabad and Sialkot. Find your nearest clinic.
Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology. Acne: diagnosis and treatment. How dermatologists treat active acne, and how long it takes.
- American Academy of Dermatology. Acne scars: consultation and treatment. Why acne is treated before scars, and which treatments help each scar type.
- Liu L, Xue Y, Chen Y, et al. Prevalence and risk factors of acne scars in patients with acne vulgaris. Skin Research and Technology, 2023; 29(6): e13386.
- Gozali MV, Zhou B. Effective treatments of atrophic acne scars. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2015; 8(5): 33–40.
