For many people, acne does not end when the breakouts stop. Damage from the inflammation can leave behind structural changes long after active breakouts have cleared.

Dr Gerard Ee, medical director of The Clifford Clinic, explains: “Acne scars develop when inflammation damages the deeper layers of the skin. This injury disrupts the underlying tissue and creates fibrous bands that tether the skin down, leading to depressed or sunken scars.

“The type of acne scar also varies. During the healing process, collagen, which provides structural support to the skin, may be rebuilt in an uneven manner. ”

Ice pick scars are narrow, deep and look like tiny punctures, so they are usually the hardest to improve with surface treatments alone, explains Dr Ee. Boxcar scars are broader with more defined edges like a small crater, while rolling scars appear as wider, softer depressions, caused by fibrous bands that pull the skin downward.

In reality, many patients have a combination of all three scar types at the same time, says Dr Ee. Because of this, treating acne scars often requires more than one approach.

“Different scar types sit at different depths and behave differently. That is why a single treatment rarely works for every patient,” he adds.

One method to address acne scars is Juve Scars, which aims to stimulate collagen production within the skin.

The treatment involves placing small amounts of an injectable into specific scarred areas to encourage gradual repair from within. Best suited for rolling and boxcar scars, it helps scars become shallower over time while improving overall skin surface.

Dr Ee exp...