What type of treatment is suitable for acne scars?

All acne scars including rolling acne scars, box acne scars, ice pick acne scar, deep acne scar and keloid acne scar are suitable for our scar treatment. As most patients are present with a combination of acne scars, our doctors will use a combination of techniques for complete scar removal. These may range from laser treatments to surgical techniques such as subcision.

All acne scars including rolling acne scars, box acne scars, ice pick acne scar, deep acne scar and keloid acne scar are suitable for our scar treatment. As most patients are present with a combination of acne scars, our doctors will use a combination of techniques for complete scar removal. These may range from laser treatments to surgical techniques such as subcision. Can dermal fillers be used for acne scars removal?

Dermal fillers can be used in conjunction to subcision for scar types such as rolling scars and atrophic scars.

How many session are needed?

You may start to observe visible improvement after the first session. The specific duration and number of sessions for the scar removal treatment plan will be advised by the Doctor after assessing your condition.

Concern

Acne Scars & Scars

Q: Can acne scars be completely removed?

The short answer is—yes, acne scars can be completely removed. With the correct combination of different treatment types for different acne scars, results close to 100% removal of acne scar is achievable.

Q: Is it more expensive and difficult to remove deep acne scars?

Generally speaking, the deeper the acne scar, the more sessions would be required to even them out and to remove them completely, therefore it would cost more to treat deep acne scars. However, those with deep acne scars will also observe more substantial results in fewer sessions than those with shallow acne scars.

Q: Is the acne scar treatment painful?

Any discomfort or pain is easily managed and minimised with numbing agents. For those with an especially low tolerance threshold for pain, we offer other options at Veritas for pain management. You may contact us to find out more.

Q: Is there any downtime?

Depending on the specific treatment plan for your acne scars, minimal to moderate downtime can be expected. Some redness and swelling may be observed for moderate cases that subside within a week.

Q: Why is Veritas known for acne scar treatment

At Veritas, we offer a complete range of evidence-based treatments that are capable of treating all types of acne scar. Instead of using just pico laser or microneedling RF for many sessions, we diagnose the different types of acne scars and treat them efficiently. Before & after photos of patients with similar acne scars may be shown to you during your consultation.

Q: What is the cost of scar removal treatment?

As different acne scars require different treatments, the cost of acne scar removal in Singapore can vary greatly. At Veritas, a complete treatment plan for acne scar removal typically costs around 3k and upwards.

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INTRODUCTION

Acne Scar & Scar Removal in Singapore

Acne scars mar the surface of our smooth skin, making it look rough and aged. Acne scar removal in Singapore can help reduce distress in individuals affected. Patients sometimes pile on the makeup to cover these blemishes, but unlike pigmentation, these problems are not easily “covered up”. Active acne destroys the collagen in our skin, leaving behind these depressions and acne scars even after the acne infection clears up. This is why we advocate early and appropriate treatment of active acne in Singapore.

Acne scars come in different forms and different acne scars frequently need different acne scar treatment modalities in Singapore. This simple diagram explains the different types of acne scars in Singapore. It is important to note that acne scars improve by collagen stimulation of the deep (reticular) dermis and this can take time for results to show, but appropriate treatment can yield visible results from the very first acne scar treatment! A complete scar removal for acne treatment approach in Singapore can yield complete removal of acne scars as well, contrary to popular belief that acne scars can only improve and not be removed completely. Run-of-the-mill and single dimension acne scar treatments in Singapore frequently give very limited improvement, which many people will try to convince is the best you can achieve.

Picture Examples of Various Scar Types

Rolling Scars

Rolling scars have the appearance of undulating hills. These scars form as a result of fibrous bands below the skin’s surface that tugs on the top layer of the skin to pull it down. Separation of scar tissue and intense collagen are required for treating rolling scars.

Box Scars

Boxcar scars look like sharp cliffs with defined edges. Compared to ice pick scars, boxcar scars are more shallow but wider. Aside from acne, boxcar scars can also form as a result of chickenpox.

Ice-Pick Scars

Ice pick scars look like deep valleys. These depressed (atrophic) scars are very narrow and deep, sometimes extending by a few millimeters into the second layer of the skin.

Hypertrophic or Keloid Scars

A less common type of acne scar in Singapore you see with acne scars are known as hypertrophic scars. Instead of dented skin areas, hypertrophic scars are thick raised scars that protrude out from the skin.

EVIDENCE-BASED METHODS

Acne Scar Removal Treatment

Acne scar removal and treatments benefit most from using the most appropriate treatment for the appropriate acne scar type. Some acne scars only require laser treatments/energy device resurfacing, others only need subcision etc. Run of the mill and mass market acne scar treatments will give average results at best, and we frequently see patients who have been through multiple treatment sessions from such mass market acne scar treatments that yield no results at all! Remember that many treatment centres in Singapore will tell you that scars can only be reduced and not removed. This is normally due to limits in treatment equipment, knowledge and technical skills.

Sometimes, a combination of acne scar treatment is necessary. These synergistic combinations and the timings between the various acne scar removal combinations are a carefully developed clinical science which is precisely tailored for each individual with respect to both their scar type and skin type. Learn more on how and why combination treatments are so important here.

Acne scar treatments in Singapore are best kicked start with a proper consultation and discussion with an experienced doctor. At Veritas, we formulated a BLEND laser protocol, a proprietary acne scar removal tailored-combination of lasers that provide a no-downtime treatment for pigmentation, blemishes and deep acne scars conditions. This acne scar treatment protocol also have the added benefit of treating active acne, fading acne marks and prevent acne from recurring.

Subcision

Subcision is a treatment that breaks apart fibrous bands/tethers formed during the inflammatory acne process and left behind after the healing phase. Subcision releases tethered acne scars and is highly recommended to follow up with procedures like fractional CO2 laser. Fractional CO2 laser stimulates collagen.

Skinboosters and Collagen Stimulators

Skinboosters such as Rejuran and Nucleofill, as well as collagen stimulators such as Ellanse, combined with Subcision and injected into the scar tissue – a must for certain (but not all!) acne scar types in Singapore. This procedure requires very skilled techniques but give drastic improvements when done properly.

PERFECT Resurfacing

PERFECT Resurfacing is a blend of various acne scar removal fractional lasers that target the different layers and targets of acne scar tissue.

RESTORE

RESTORE laser protocol uses full-field resurfacing to achieve complete renewal of the skin, removing stubborn acne scars and stubborn wrinkles.

Why You Should Treat Your Acne Scars Early

Conventional thinking might suggest you “wait” to see if your acne scars improve over time. In reality, waiting means your scars may worsen over the years and take longer to treat. Depending on the location of your scar, acne scars can worsen in appearance as you age, due to reduced collagen and elastin in the skin. Depressed or atrophic scars are scars that tend to look worse as you enter your 30s and 40s. Certain areas of the face such as the temples and mid cheek experience fat loss as we age. As volume loss happens in these areas, the appearance of depressed scars is accentuated.

Another reason is because older skin requires much more stimulation to produce enough collagen to smooth out scars. Acne scars left alone naturally become costlier to treat since a greater number of sessions are required to stimulate collagen for scar improvement.

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FAQ

Can acne scars be completely removed?

What type of treatment is suitable for my acne scars?

Can dermal fillers be used for acne scar removal?

Is it more expensive and difficult to remove deep acne scars?

Is the acne scar treatment painful?

Is there any downtime?

How many sessions are needed?

Why is Veritas known for acne scar treatment?

What is the cost of scar removal treatment?

OUR DOCTORS

Dr Chua Cheng Yu

10+ years of medical experience
10,000+ cases of aesthetic treatments
Known for unique treatment protocols from years of experience
Speaker and Trainer at American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
Regional Trainer for Ultraformer 3 HIFU, ProYellow Laser, Ellansé, AGNES RF, etc
The only official trainer for Fotona Lasers in Singapore