Lasers for Acne Marks: Vbeam, Q-Switch and Acne-Stabilising Lasers
Red acne marks are post inflammatory erythema, caused by dilated blood vessels, and they respond to the Vbeam pulsed dye laser, which is suitable for sensitive skin and…
Acne Marks vs Acne Scars: How to Tell PIH, PIE and True Scarring Apart
Acne marks are flat changes in colour without any alteration in skin texture. Red marks are known as post inflammatory erythema, or PIE, while brown marks are referred…
Why did Subcision make my acne scars Worse?
The common reasons subcision appears to worsen scars, how I plan the procedure so improvement is more predictable, and what to expect in the weeks after.
Is At-Home Microneedling Safe?
I do not recommend trying to reproduce medical microneedling for acne scars at home. A product sold online is not automatically suitable for deeper skin treatment…
How to Prevent Acne Scars During Active Breakouts
Acne scars are a common and often frustrating consequence of acne, impacting skin texture and confidence. That pimple scar can feel like a permanent reminder of…
How Effective Is Microneedling for Acne Scars?
Microneedling can improve selected depressed acne scars, but the result depends on the scar pattern, treatment method and course. Conventional microneedling, RF microneedling and needling combined…
Which Acne Scars Are Easy to Treat, and Which Are Hard
Patients ask whether their acne scars can be removed. Treatability is the more informative question, because it varies between individual scars on the same face and…
Treating Temple Acne Scars With Thread Lift
Temple scars respond poorly to the resurfacing lasers that work elsewhere on the face. Why the temple is different, and where a thread lift fits in the plan.
6 Things Your Doctor Is Not Telling You About the Treatment of Acne Scars
Acne scars remain long after active acne settles. Six things worth understanding about scar treatment before choosing a laser or committing to a course.
