24/10/2026
Acne marks and acne scars are not the same — and neither are all scars.
Some marks are mainly changes in colour after inflammation, while true scars involve changes deeper in the skin. Rolling, boxcar and ice-pick scars can also behave differently, which is why treatment often needs to be tailored to the scar type.
In this post, Dr Pamela Chong explains how different acne scars are assessed, where skincare may help, and when procedures such as subcision, focal chemical treatment, microneedling RF or fractional laser may be considered.
At EPION Clinic, the approach starts with understanding the type of scar, its depth, your skin condition and whether active acne is under control before discussing treatment options.