Treatment options for concerns relating to the appearance of acne scars and pimple scars at M1 Med Beauty Sydney CBD and Melbourne CBD. Every consultation and treatment is conducted by an experienced, AHPRA-registered doctor. Treatment suitability depends on individual skin characteristics, clinical assessment and treatment goals. Transparent pricing. Free consultations.
Different acne scars need different treatments. The first step at your consultation is identifying which type you have. The most common are:
Ice pick scars
Deep, narrow scars that look pierced into the skin. The deepest type of acne scar. Common on the cheeks and forehead.
Boxcar scars
Wider, shallower scars with sharp edges and a box-like shape. Often on the cheeks and temples.
Rolling scars
Shallow scars with sloped edges and a wave-like surface. Caused by bands of tissue pulling the skin down from underneath.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Flat red, brown or darker marks that may remain after a pimple has resolved. PIH is not considered a true scar and may fade over time. A doctor will discuss whether treatment may be appropriate for your circumstances.
M1 Med Beauty doctors offer several treatment approaches for concerns relating to the appearance of acne scars. The most appropriate approach depends on the characteristics of the scarring, the treatment area and individual clinical considerations.
A volumising treatment may be considered for certain types of atrophic acne scars, including ice pick, boxcar and rolling scars. Treatment involves the placement of volume in selected areas, depending on the characteristics of the scar and individual assessment.
A doctor will discuss whether this treatment approach may be appropriate for your circumstances and what to expect from treatment.
A skin booster treatment may be considered for patients concerned with the appearance of acne scarring, skin texture and post-acne marks.
Treatment is delivered across the affected area over a series of sessions, depending on individual treatment goals and clinical assessment.
Where different types of acne scarring are present, a doctor may consider a combination of treatment approaches.
During your consultation, a doctor will assess your skin and discuss the available treatment options, including potential benefits, limitations, risks and treatment considerations relevant to your individual circumstances. Treatment outcomes vary between individuals.
Acne scars cannot be removed completely, but their appearance can be reduced significantly. The right approach depends on your scar type. M1 Med Beauty doctors use three treatment approaches: a volumising treatment to lift sunken scars, skin booster to stimulate collagen production across the treated area, and a surface refinement treatment to improve skin texture. Where multiple scar types are present, combining approaches across a course of sessions may give a more complete result. Your doctor will recommend a specific plan at consultation based on your skin.
There is no single best treatment — the right approach depends on your scar type. Ice pick, rolling, boxcar and post-inflammatory pigmentation each respond best to different techniques. At M1 Med Beauty, a doctor assesses your skin and builds a plan combining volumising treatment, skin booster and surface refinement techniques to suit your scars.
A volumising treatment may be considered for sunken (atrophic) scars. Volume is placed beneath the scar, lifting it level with the surrounding skin — commonly used for rolling and boxcar scars. A doctor's assessment at consultation determines which scars are suitable and what result is realistic for your skin.
The appearance of acne scars and post-acne marks varies considerably between individuals.
Post-inflammatory marks may change in appearance over time, while other forms of acne scarring may persist. A medical assessment is the most reliable way to determine the characteristics of the area and discuss whether treatment may be appropriate for your circumstances.
