What is bothering you
Acne Scar Treatment in Islamabad
Acne scars are not stains. They are texture, and texture needs something that works in the skin rather than on it.
What is actually going on
The single most useful thing to know about acne scarring is that there are two different problems wearing the same name, and they need opposite treatments.
Flat brown or red marks left after a spot are not scars. They are pigment, and they fade on their own over months, faster with the right topical care. If someone offers you laser resurfacing for these, you are being oversold.
Real scars are dents. The skin has lost tissue and the surface is uneven. Light will catch them in a way makeup cannot hide. These do not fade on their own, and they are the ones worth treating.
Which one sounds like you
| Rolling scars | Wide, shallow dips that make the cheek look uneven in side light. These respond well. |
| Boxcar scars | Sharper edged, like a small crater. These respond, but more slowly. |
| Ice pick scars | Narrow and deep, like a pinprick. These are the stubborn ones and often need a different approach. |
| Flat marks | Brown or red, smooth to the touch. Not scars. Usually just time and sun protection. |
What we would use, and why
- MicroneedlingUsually where we start. Controlled injury makes the skin build collagen into the dip. A course, not one visit.
- CO2 LaserThe strongest option for deeper scarring, and the one with real downtime. About a week of looking like you have been in the sun.
- Chemical PeelsHelps the flat marks and the overall tone, and is often run alongside the texture work.
- PDRNSupports healing between sessions, which matters more than people expect.
- Skin BoosterFor the skin quality around the scars, not the scars themselves.
Being honest with you
Nobody removes acne scars completely. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling. A realistic result from a proper course is a noticeable improvement, most obvious in the side light that used to bother you. Expect a course of three to six sessions spread over months, not a single appointment. And if you still get active breakouts, we treat those first, because scarring a healing scar makes no sense.
Questions people ask
How many sessions will I need?
Does it hurt?
Will one session do anything?
I have dark skin. Is laser safe for me?
Not sure which of these you have?
That is the most common reason people book. Describe it to our AI Assistant in your own words and it will tell you which treatments usually suit, which do not, and when the honest answer is to see a doctor first. About two minutes.
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This page is general information, not advice about your own case. Everything here needs a consultation first, and some people are better off not being treated at all. Results vary from person to person and nothing on this page is a guarantee.