Laser resurfacing improves thickness, texture, and surface irregularities by reorganising dense or disordered collagen.
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When it comes to scar management, the difference is not the device — it is the depth of medical expertise guiding every step.
Your treatment is performed by a doctor — from start to finish.
No delegation.
No dilution of expertise.
No fragmented care pathways.
Acne scar treatment can be challenging because different scar types—ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars—have distinct structures and require specific approaches. Improving acne scars usually requires a combination of treatments performed over multiple sessions, as no single technique can address all scar types.
Treatment are often combined to stimulate collagen and gradually improve skin texture. While scars cannot usually be removed completely, a personalised treatment plan can achieve significant and lasting improvement.
Achieving smooth, even skin after atrophic acne scars requires a comprehensive and strategic approach. At Parkwood Skin Clinic, we have developed a core technique that addresses every aspect of scar repair, ensuring optimal results and a natural finish. Our process involves four key phases:
We begin by addressing the underlying issue of atrophic scars, such as tethering or volume loss, to release the scarred tissue and restore volume, creating a smoother foundation.
For well-defined edges like those seen in boxcar scars, we focus on softening and sculpting the borders using methods like microneedling or fractional lasers, ensuring a more seamless transition to the surrounding skin.
we target the overall skin texture with resurfacing techniques such as chemical peels, microneedling, or CO2 lasers to encourage collagen regeneration and even out the surface.
Surgical scar treatment is not simply aesthetic refinement — it is controlled tissue remodelling aimed at improving both form and function.
Vascular laser specifically targets excess blood vessels within a scar, making it highly effective for reducing persistent redness.
Laser resurfacing improves thickness, texture, and surface irregularities by reorganising dense or disordered collagen.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections use growth factors from the patient’s own blood to stimulate tissue repair and collagen production in acne-scarred skin.
Punch excision is a minor surgical technique used to remove deep ice pick acne scars that extend into the lower layers of the skin and do not respond well to resurfacing treatments. The scar is carefully excised with a small surgical punch and the skin is closed with a fine stitch, allowing the area to heal with a flatter, less noticeable scar.
2 CO₂ Laser Sessions + 1 PRP session– Structural Scar Remodelling Series
A targeted three-session protocol designed to improve scar texture, thickness, and surface irregularities.
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3 Laser Genesis Sessions – Redness Reduction Series
A structured three-session plan to progressively reduce scar redness, calm inflammation, and promote healthier scar maturation.
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3 cool peel sessions- Smoothening series
help refine skin texture, improve pigmentation, and stimulate surface renewal.
3 CO₂ Laser Sessions + PRP– Structural Scar Remodelling Series
A targeted three-session protocol designed to improve scar texture, thickness, and surface irregularities.
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3 Vascular Laser Sessions – Redness Reduction Series
A structured three-session plan to progressively reduce scar redness, calm inflammation, and promote healthier scar maturation.
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3 cool peel sessions- Smoothening series
help refine skin texture, improve pigmentation, and stimulate surface renewal.
3 CO₂ Laser Excision + PRP – Targeted Scar Repair Package
A combined treatment designed to address deeper or resistant scars while using growth factors to stimulate healthy skin.
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3 laser genesis Sessions – Healing and Collagen Stimulation
A gentle laser treatment designed to stimulate collagen production, reduce redness, and support gradual skin remodelling.
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3 cool peel sessions- Smoothening series
help refine skin texture, improve pigmentation, and stimulate surface renewal.
Characteristics
Subtle skin texture changes
Shallow atrophic scars
Minimal skin surface distortion
Generally responds well to collagen-stimulating treatments
Characteristics
Shallow scars affecting the upper layers of the skin
Mostly mild texture irregularities
Small rolling scars or very shallow boxcar scars
Often visible mainly in certain lighting
Characteristics
Clearly visible depressed scars
Combination of rolling scars and boxcar scars
Irregular skin texture noticeable at normal conversational distance
Some tethering beneath the skin
Scar revision is generally safe when performed by a skilled professional, but like any medical procedure, it carries potential risks and complications.
Many clinics optimise for throughput.
We optimise for outcome.
These are medical decisions — not technician-level tasks.
Scars cannot be erased entirely; however, with appropriate early intervention and evidence-based treatment, their visibility, texture, and associated symptoms can be substantially improved
Scar tissue behaves unpredictably. It demands:
Depth control
Energy calibration
Anatomical awareness
Experience with complication management