Acne & Acne Scarring
What Is Acne & Acne Scarring?
Acne
Acne can affect all skin types and all ages, and may be caused by a combination of genetics, hormone changes, and health and environmental factors.
Acne Scarring
Acne Scarring typically occurs when a person who suffers from severe symptoms leaves them untreated for a prolonged period of time. Scars can also form if the person constantly picks at or squeezes their acne.
What Causes Acne & Acne Scarring?
Excess sebum (oil) production can be caused by several factors, the most common being hormonal imbalance. This can be due to puberty, pregnancy, genetics or even stress. Other acne-contributing factors may include lifestyle, diet or incompatible skincare products.
Acne occurs when bacteria enter the pores clogged by excess oil, dead skin cells and debris on the skin’s surface leading to inflammation.
Scarring results from the depth of injury. When inflammation, infection or trauma affects the deeper layers of the skin, scar tissue formation occurs.
Types of Acne & Acne Scarring
Acne
Acne can vary in appearance and severity. Here are some common types and grades/stages:
- Grade 1: Mild blackheads and papules
- Grade 2: Moderate blackheads, pustules and papules
- Grade 3: Moderate to severe inflammation, blackheads, pustules and papules
- Grade 4: Severe inflammation, blackheads, pustules and papules
Acne Scarring:
Acne scarring can vary in appearance and severity. Here are some common types and grades/stages:
- Rolling: Indented, superficial, wave-like scars
- Keloid: Raised scars that extend beyond the original wound
- Boxcar: Deeply indented, round pitted scars
- Ice-pick: Deeply indented, narrow pitted scars
- Pigmentation: Discoloration of a scar is referred to as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation but is not a true scar
Scarring may be graded as:
- Grade 1: Slightly visible inconsistencies in the complexion.
- Grade 2: Visible mild rolling scars.
- Grade 3: Visible moderate rolling, boxcar and hypertrophic scars.
- Grade 4: Visible severe icepick or keloid scarring.
Treatment Options
We offer treatments to address pigmentation. If you’re unsure which treatment is best suited to you, book a skin consultation with us.
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Sylfirm X
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MORECombines microneedling and radiofrequency technology to reduce acne & acne scarring and promote even skin tone
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BioRePeel
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREKnown as a medical facial, this chemical peel improves skin quality, pigmentation, enlarged pores, congestion and texture
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Derma Pen – Skin Needling
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREAn industry leading medical needling treatment to improve atrophic scars and promote a smooth even skin tone
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Skin Rejuvenation
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREA treatment to boost collagen and elastin, tighten deep facial tissues and reduce signs of acne/acne scarring
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Rejuran Healer
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREUses polynucleotides from salmon DNA to stimulate collagen and repair skin cells leading to a more even tone
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HydraFacial
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREMedical-grade Hydra Dermabrasion to cleanse, exfoliate and infuse the skin with peptides to reduce acne/acne scarring
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Microdermabrasion
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREA deep exfoliation using a diamond tip suction to remove dead skin cells, clear congestion and reduce breakouts
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Crystal Peel
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MORECompounded with Mandelic, salicylic and citric acids to exfoliate the skin and treat mild acne and acne scarring
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LED Light Therapy
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MORENon-invasive and pain free treatment that works at a cellular level to heal and rejuvenate the skin
Meet Our Medical Aesthetic & Dermal Clinician Team
Our team of registered and experienced doctors, nurses, and dermal clinicians are here to guide you through every step of your skincare journey. In your consultation, we’ll take the time to understand your concerns and create a personalised treatment plan just for you.