Say Goodbye to Acne Scars with Advanced Laser Treatments

Acne scars can deeply affect people’s confidence, but advanced laser treatments offer a powerful solution to restore clear, smooth skin. Unlike topical products, laser acne scar treatments penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of scarring.

We’ll outline what causes acne scars, the different scar types and the range of laser treatments available to help you say goodbye to your scars for good.

What Causes Acne Scars?

Scars are the body’s response or over-response to trauma. This can come from acne spots themselves or from picking at acne and scabs. 

While not all acne leads to scarring, when it does occur, it’s usually the result of inflammatory acne lesions, such as red pimples, papules and cysts. The greater the inflammation, the higher the risk of permanent scarring. 

Acne scarring often occurs because the bacteria involved in acne releases chemicals that increase inflammation and damage the skin. This extra inflammation can interfere with the skin’s healing process, making it more likely for scars to form. That’s why more severe acne is often followed by some degree of scarring.

What are the Types of Acne Scars?

There are three main types of acne scars: raised scars, pitted or indented scars and flat scars. Scars can also appear in a variety of colours, including clear, white, red, purple and brown. Sometimes what people think are scars are actually something called post-inflammatory erythema. These are pink, red or purple marks that can stick around for a long time but aren’t true scars.

• Ice pick scars are deep and narrow and look like small holes as if the skin was punctured with a sharp object. They commonly appear on the cheeks and jawline.

• Boxcar scars are broad depressions with defined edges, often square-shaped and can be caused by both acne and chickenpox.

• Rolling scars create wave-like, uneven textures across the skin due to fibrous bands pulling the epidermis downward.

• Depressed fibrotic scars are deep, wide scars with firm, sometimes rigid edges, resulting from severe nodular or cystic acne.

• Hypertrophic scars are raised and firm, forming when the body produces too much collagen during healing.

• Keloid scars are an extreme form of raised scarring that extends beyond the original wound, often large and irregular in shape.

How to Remove Acne Scars with Laser Treatments

Once you understand what causes acne scars and identify the type, you can start exploring the most effective treatments, such as laser treatments.

Laser treatments, such as Secret PRO and Micro-Needling penetrate deep into the skin where acne scars form, which might not be achieved with skincare products. These types of acne scar treatments stimulate collagen production and break down scar tissue without significantly damaging the surface. Treatments, such as the Excel V+ laser help reduce the redness of scarring. Laser treatments are beneficial for acne scars because they:

• Are suitable for all major acne scar types, including ice pick, boxcar, rolling, hypertrophic and keloid scars.

• Stimulate natural collagen production, which a lack of contributes to acne scarring. 

• Can be safely customised for different skin tones and scar severities, reducing the risk of side effects.

• Are minimally invasive with shorter recovery times, compared to surgery.

• Offer long-lasting results, with continued skin improvement for months after treatment.

• Can be combined with other treatments such as chemical peels or skincare to reduce scarring from acne more effectively.

The Best Laser Treatments for Acne Scars 

AviClear Laser
For those still struggling with active breakouts, AviClear can help prevent future scarring. The sooner acne breakouts are treated, the less likely you are to develop scarring. This FDA-approved laser treatment targets the sebaceous glands, reducing oil production and breakouts at the source. By controlling acne, it minimises the risk of long-term damage that leads to atrophic scars such as ice pick or boxcar types.

Secret PRO (Radiofrequency Microneedling + CO₂ Laser)
This laser treatment for acne scars is ideal for deep, indented scars such as ice pick, boxcar and rolling scars. Secret PRO combines the resurfacing power of CO₂ laser with collagen-stimulating radiofrequency microneedling. This dual approach remodels the skin from the inside out. It breaks down scar tissue while boosting new, healthy collagen to lift and smooth pitted textures.

Excel V+ Laser
This precision laser is effective for improving red or pigmented flat scars and post-inflammatory marks often mistaken for scarring. It also helps reduce redness in hypertrophic scars, blending the scar with your natural skin tone for a more even appearance.

Acne Scar Treatments at MediZen

At MediZen, we are a medically led clinic in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, specialising in bespoke laser treatments for acne scars. We offer a range of advanced treatments to help reduce the appearance of different types of acne scarring. Our laser treatments for acne scars can be tailored to your specific scar type and skin tone.

Our expert practitioners use these effective scar treatments to rejuvenate your skin and target scarring. Each treatment plan begins with an in-depth consultation and VISIA skin analysis to map a personalised course of action. 

We offer skin memberships and flexible treatment packages for regular monthly sessions with the option to spread payments via instalments.

Book your consultation today and discover the difference of bespoke, clinically proven laser treatments at MediZen.