Cosmetic Dermatology · Condition guide
Acne Scars & Keloids
Also known as: scars, raised scars, keloid bumps
Pitted marks and raised scars, smoothed with microneedling, CO2 laser and medical care.
The short version
After acne or injury, skin can be left with pitted scars, dark marks or raised overgrowths called keloids. Melanin-rich skin is especially prone to keloids.
Real change comes from a staged plan, topicals first, then microneedling, CO2 laser or steroid injections depending on the scar.
What it can look and feel like
- Pitted dents after severe acne
- Dark marks that outlast the pimple
- Firm, raised, shiny keloid growths
- Itching or tightness over scars
Why it happens
- Deep inflammation destroying collagen
- Overproduction of collagen in healing
- Picking and squeezing
- Genetics, keloids run in families
How we treat it
- Microneedling to rebuild collagen
- CO2 laser for textural scars
- Steroid injections to flatten keloids
- Silicone gels for early scars
Every plan starts with a proper diagnosis, your treatment is chosen for your skin, your history and your lifestyle. See our in-clinic treatments →
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