Acne-related inflammation can damage deeper layers of the skin, leading to a range of scar types. In clinical practice, the most commonly encountered acne scars include:
Acne and acne scarring are dermatological conditions. In selected patients, treatment may be provided in a medical setting following appropriate assessment by qualified clinicians. Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals depending on scar type, skin type, and overall health.
We frequently see patients who have previously undergone non-medical treatments with limited improvement. Acne scarring often requires medical assessment and a tailored treatment approach.
Treatment options available at MedAesthetics in Perth include:
On average, a single treatment session may cost anywhere between $450 to $2500 depending upon the treatment modalities being used.
The cost associated with Acne Scar Treatment depends upon the type and extent of the scarring. Each patient is unique and requires a different treatment regimen. This is assessed during the initial consultation with the treating doctor. A treatment is mapped out for each client and the cost can be assessed at this time. The best option is to book a consultation for personalised advice.
Fractional CO2 Laser delivers a laser beam divided into thousands of tiny treatment zones, creating microscopic injuries that stimulate new collagen and elastin while leaving surrounding tissue untouched. It may help improve the appearance of both indented and raised scars, soften scar edges, reduce the appearance of pigmentation and remodel collagen. A topical anaesthetic may be applied; discomfort varies between patients. It typically involves downtime (redness, swelling and peeling), and following aftercare and sun protection is important. The number of sessions depends on scar severity and individual response. Potential risks include infection, scarring, changes in pigmentation and prolonged redness.
Nano (Micro) Fat Grafting takes a small amount of the patient’s own fat, processes it, and injects it into scarred areas to support skin regeneration and collagen production. It may help improve the appearance of indented scars; results vary between individuals.
Skin Needling – Dermapen uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen and elastin, which may improve skin texture and the appearance of scars. Multiple sessions may be required.
Subcision uses a specialised tool beneath the skin to release the fibrous bands tethering scarred tissue, allowing depressed areas to lift; it is used mainly for rolling or atrophic scars. Downtime and tolerance vary.
TCA Cross (50%) applies trichloroacetic acid to each individual ice-pick scar to stimulate collagen and encourage the scar to fill in. Multiple sessions may be needed.
Minor In-Clinic Scar Removal (Excision) — for certain deep, well-defined scars, the treating doctor removes the scar tissue and closes the area after numbing it with local anaesthetic. It may leave a fine linear mark; suitability is assessed by the treating doctor.
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As mentioned above, there are several types of acne scars and no single treatment can effectively treat all types on its own. At Medaesthetics, we offer the entire spectrum of medical and laser treatments to address any type of acne scars. Most commonly performed treatments are:
Most treatments are tolerated well by the patients. We use were high strength topical anesthetic cream and local anesthesia micro-injections to numb the treatment area before each treatment.
This depends upon the size and depth of the scars and the treatment modalities used. We use Ultra-Strong Numbing creams and, if required, local anesthetic injections to numb the skin. Most patients tolerate the treatments extremely well and are pleasantly surprised how little the treatments hurt.
On average, the initial healing phase (where the treated areas of the skin are red and swollen) lasts for the first five to seven days.
Unlike most other clinics (where the entire skin surface is treated with lasers or peels), at Medaesthetics, we only treat the actual scars, leaving the healthy skin alone.
Our CO2 Lasers have adjustable spot sizes to precisely treat each individual scar no matter how big or small. Other treatments we perform, such as TCA Cross, Subcision and Micro-fat grafting also target each individual scar, not the entire skin.
This precise treatment of the scars greatly reduces any discomfort and costs associated with the treatment and significantly reduces the recovery time.
In our experience mild to medium acne scars improve significantly within two to three treatment sessions (over a period of three to six months).
Deeper scars may need five or more treatment sessions over a period of twelve to eighteen months for up to 80% improvement.
All treatments performed at MedAesthetics, come with our unique Results-Guarantee if the patient is able to follow the treatment plan we devise.
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