Acne Scars
Smooth pitted depressions, uneven skin texture, and old acne marks by rebuilding natural collagen.
Concerns are simply starting points for conversation. This page is designed to inform, not to diagnose. Every individual presentation is unique.
Understanding Acne Scars & How Skin Heals.
Acne scars form when deep, inflamed pimples or cysts damage the deeper layers of your skin. When the body tries to heal that injured area, it may produce too little collagen, leaving behind small dips, pits, or uneven hollows on the skin’s surface.
Unlike surface dark spots (which naturally fade over time), true pitted acne scars sit deep in the skin and cannot be erased by creams or serums alone. At 22 Luna, we use advanced collagen-boosting treatments like RF microneedling, laser resurfacing, and natural growth factor therapy to gently lift indented areas and restore smooth, uniform skin texture.
About 1 in 3 people who have had moderate or severe inflammatory acne develop some level of textural scarring.
Signs you may notice.
What people often experience when navigating this concern.
Possible causes.
Concerns typically stem from a combination of internal and external factors.
Deep Inflammation from Cysts
Severe blemishes damage collagen and elastic fibers deep beneath the surface of the skin.
Loss of Collagen During Healing
If the body does not create enough new collagen to fill the wound, an indented scar is left behind.
Squeezing or Picking Pimples
Popping blemishes tears delicate skin tissue and forces infection deeper, increasing scar risk.
Delayed Treatment of Breakouts
Leaving painful acne untreated for months allows inflammation to break down deeper skin support.
When should you seek advice?
Consultation is not about emergency; it is about replacing guesswork with an unhurried medical perspective.
Possible treatment options.
These procedures represent clinical pathways often recommended for this concern. During your consultation, we evaluate which single option or combined protocol is most appropriate for your skin biology.
Micro-Needling / Advanced RF
Tiny gold-tipped micro-pins deliver gentle radiofrequency heat into the skin to break up stiff scar bands and stimulate fresh collagen.
Skin Resurfacing
Precision laser peeling that smooths rough scar edges and evens out surface texture.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Using your body’s own natural growth factors to accelerate skin repair and promote healthy, plump tissue.
Chemical Peels
Targeted medical peels to smooth superficial roughness and fade stubborn post-acne dark marks.
Prevention & daily care.
Simple, effective habits that support barrier resilience and maintain clinical progress.
Treat active acne early with doctor guidance so deep, scar-causing cysts do not form
Resist the urge to pick, squeeze, or scratch pimples and scabs
Wear daily sunscreen (SPF 50) so healing scars do not darken under the sun
Keep your skin well moisturized with soothing, barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct, transparent answers regarding acne scars.
Can pitted acne scars be completely removed?
While completely erasing severe scars is difficult, modern combination treatments (like RF microneedling and laser resurfacing) can achieve a 60% to 85%+ improvement, making scars significantly shallower and skin much smoother.
How many sessions are usually needed for acne scar revision?
Is there a long recovery time after scar treatments?
Smooth out acne scars and rebuild confidence.
Schedule your comprehensive scar assessment with Dr. Niharika at 22 Luna.
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