Acne scars
Acne scars form when an inflamed blemish damages the tissue beneath the skin, not just the surface. The skin repairs itself with new collagen — but that repair is rarely perfectly even, which is what leaves lasting texture behind.
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Understanding the cause
Tissue Damage
When an inflamed blemish ruptures beneath the skin's surface, it damages the surrounding tissue, not just the visible pore.
An Uneven Repair
The body responds by producing new collagen to heal the wound — but this repair process is rarely perfectly smooth.
Texture, Not Just Tone
Too little collagen leaves pitted, indented scars; too much leaves raised, thickened ones — both are the skin's imperfect repair made visible.
Facts about Acne scars
Scars Aren't Just Discoloration
A true scar changes skin texture. Red or brown marks that fade on their own over months are post-inflammatory marks, not permanent scarring.
Sun Makes Marks More Visible
UV exposure darkens the skin around a healing scar, making texture changes more noticeable — daily SPF matters more here, not less.
Not All Scars Respond the Same Way
Ice-pick, boxcar, and rolling scars each behave differently — a single treatment rarely addresses every type at once.
Earlier Is Easier
The sooner active acne is brought under control, the less opportunity scar tissue has to form in the first place.
The treatments below are matched to scar type and depth, not applied as one generic package.
Microneedling
Stimulating collagen production to reduce wrinkles and acne scarring.
Virtue RF Microneedling
RF microneedling that targets fine lines, acne scars, uneven tone, and mild laxity.
Top questions about acne scars
How is a scar different from a dark mark left by acne?
A dark mark is discoloration that fades on its own; a scar is a change in the skin's texture that needs treatment to improve.
How many microneedling sessions will I need to see a difference?
Confirm typical course with clinicians — most scar-remodeling protocols are done as a series rather than a single visit.
Can I treat active acne and old scars in the same visit?
Often yes, with a plan that treats current breakouts gently while addressing older scarring — confirm sequencing with your practitioner.
Will scars ever fully disappear?
Significant improvement is realistic; complete disappearance varies by scar type and depth — set expectations at consultation.
Let's talk about your acne scars.
Every scar tells a different story — book a consultation to find out which treatment matches yours.
A relaxed, no-pressure skin assessment — there's no obligation to book treatment that day.
Book a Free Consultation
Acne scar treatment in Vancouver works best when it starts with an honest look at what's actually causing the texture change — not every mark left behind by a breakout is a permanent scar, and not every scar responds to the same treatment. At Kerrisdale Skin Medical, we assess whether you're dealing with rolling, boxcar, or ice-pick scarring, or simply lingering discoloration, before recommending a protocol. Our approach layers microneedling and RF microneedling for collagen remodeling with laser treatment for any residual discoloration, so the plan matches the specific type of scarring you have — not a generic acne-scar package.
