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Acne scarring can be categorised as (Goodman & Barron)

• Grade 1 – macular scarring or flat scarring that is characterised by flat areas of increased or decreased pigmentation visible from greater than 50cm
• Grade 2 – mild disease that is visible at distances of less than 50cm and can be covered by make-up. Examples include mild rolling acne scars.
• Grade 3 – moderate disease that is visible at 50cm or greater and is not easily covered with make-up or the normal shadow of a shaved beard hair. Stretching the skin can flatten the scar. Examples include more significant rolling scars, shallow boxcar scars, and mild to moderate hypertrophic scars
• Grade 4 – severe disease as in grade 3 but scarring is not flattened by stretching the skin. Examples include severe boxcar scars, deep divots, ice pick scars, and hypertrophic keloid scarring (very raised/pigmented scars).

Grade 1 macular scarring is a problem mainly of pigmentation rather than changes in the skin texture. For hyperpigmented areas (areas where there is more pigment as a result of a previous acne lesion), this can be treated with lightening agents or the passage of time. Hyperpigmentation is usually a result of inflammation caused from acne (post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation). Hypopigmentation (a loss of pigmentation) can often be permanent.

Deeper scarring may require filling Dermal Fillers. This procedure is performed by Our Talent. For more information click here: Dermal Fillers

Overall, there are a number of treatments that are effective in the treatment of acne scarring. At your consultation, your SKYN dermal therapist will discuss with you what is a realistic and achievable outcome for you, and what to expect from your treatment.