Laser Treatment for Atrophic Scars

Atrophic scars are indented because the skin has lost or failed to rebuild supporting tissue. Acne and Chickenpox are common causes, but the scar shape matters: narrow deep pits, broad rolling depressions, and sharp-edged boxcar scars respond differently. A fractional laser creates controlled columns of injury that stimulate healing and collagen remodelling around the scar. It changes texture gradually rather than replacing missing tissue instantly, and it cannot erase a scar.

Have the scars assessed when active acne or infection is controlled. Discuss your skin tone, tendency to form raised scars, recent tanning, cold-sore history, medicines, and previous procedures. Use the prescribed cleanser and sun protection, and avoid picking healing skin. Depending on tethering and depth, a plan may include Acne Scar Laser Treatment, Microneedling, Subcision, or Dermal Fillers. Ask how long redness, swelling, crusting, and pigment changes may last.

Get an assessment if a scar becomes painful, warm, swollen, drains, or changes quickly, because those features may reflect active inflammation rather than settled scarring. After laser, report worsening pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, blistering, or pigment change that concerns you. Do not resume irritating acne products until the clinician says the skin barrier has recovered.

Ask which scar types are present, what improvement is realistic, whether another procedure should come first, and how your complexion affects settings and aftercare. Ask how active Acne will be prevented from creating new scars.