Acne Scarring Removal Treatments in London

For TCA Cross, the usual downtime is 3 to 6 days. Most people heal quickly, and recovery is usually straightforward. If there’s any redness after the treatment, you can use a general recovery makeup to cover it.

Usually, 3 to 6 TCA cross-treatments are needed for the best results. These treatments are usually spaced 2 to 8 weeks apart and can continue over a 6-month period.

Yes, but it requires an experienced practitioner. Darker skin types have a higher risk of temporary post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark spots). Pre-treating the skin with a pigment inhibitor (like hydroquinone or tranexamic acid) and using strict sun protection reduces this risk.

While surface scabs heal within 7 to 10 days, collagen remodelling is a slow process. You will begin to see noticeable filling of the scars around 6 to 8 weeks post-treatment, with continuous collagen improvement continuing for up to 6 months.

Yes! The collagen your body produces to fill in the scar depression is your own natural tissue, so the improvements are permanent.

It is best to avoid makeup on the treated spots for the first 24 to 48 hours to prevent infection or irritation. Once the initial crusting forms, mineral or non-comedogenic makeup can be gently applied. Do not rub or scrub when removing it.

CO2 lasers are effective for several skin concerns. They help smooth out and reduce the appearance of acne scars by removing damaged skin and boosting collagen production. They also enhance skin texture and tone, reducing wrinkles and fine lines by stimulating collagen. Additionally, CO2 lasers tighten the skin, improving the look of sagging or loose areas by encouraging collagen growth.

For fractional CO2 laser, you usually need between 2 to 6 sessions, depending on the severity of the scars. These sessions should be spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart to achieve good results.

Yes, CO2 laser treatment can help brighten the skin by reducing hyperpigmentation, sunspots, and other discolourations. It helps improve skin tone and texture by supporting the skin’s natural renewal process, leaving you with a smoother, more radiant complexion.

The first change is in skin texture, once the redness and sandpaper feel of the first few days have settled. The deeper improvement comes from the collagen your skin builds afterwards, so scars keep softening between sessions and for months after the last one. With sessions spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart, the result worth judging is the one a few months in — not the one the week after a single treatment.

The collagen your skin produces in response to the laser is your own tissue, so the improvement to the scars themselves is lasting. What the laser cannot do is stop your skin ageing or prevent new breakouts from scarring, which is why sun protection and keeping active acne under control matter afterwards.

Acne scarring is improved rather than erased, and how far it improves depends on the type and depth of your scars and how many sessions you have. Dr Anil will tell you at your assessment what is achievable for your skin — and if combining CO2 with subcision or TCA Cross would get you further than laser alone, he will say so rather than sell you more of one treatment.

Subcision results can sometimes be seen right away, but it generally takes 2 to 4 months for noticeable improvements. The scar tissue continues to remodel, with the full effects becoming more evident over up to a year.

After the Subcision, it’s important to keep the treated area clean to avoid infection and protect your skin from direct sunlight. To minimise swelling, avoid intense physical activities and apply cold compresses. Be sure to follow your doctor’s specific aftercare instructions for the best results.

Subcision is generally not painful as your doctor will first clean the area around your scar and apply a local anaesthetic to numb your skin, ensuring you feel minimal discomfort during the procedure.

The collagen that forms in the space the release opens up is your own tissue, so the lift is lasting. Deep or long-standing scars can tether again to a degree, which is why some need the release repeating — Dr Anil judges that once your skin has remodelled, over the 2 to 4 months after treatment.

Subcision releases the tether, so the scar rises to meet the skin around it rather than being filled from above — how far it rises depends on how deep the tethering runs. Rolling scars respond best. Sharp-edged boxcar scars usually need resurfacing on top to finish the job, which is why Subcision is often the first step in a plan rather than the whole of it.

Infini RF microneedling works well for all skin types and tones since it targets deeper skin layers. With experienced hands, the risk of hyperpigmentation is minimal, even for those with olive or brown skin. It is particularly effective for treating acne scars.

Your body continues to produce collagen for several weeks after the treatment, which leads to ongoing improvements for up to six months. Because the results come from your body’s natural collagen production, the effects of Infini can be long-lasting, potentially lasting for years.

Yes, Infini RF is considered safe for all skin types. Possible side effects, like temporary swelling, redness, and pinpoint bleeding, usually fade within 24 to 36 hours.

You can start seeing results within a week, as the skin naturally heals itself every 45 days. The effects of micro-needling can continue to improve over the months following each treatment.

Yes, Dermapen is safe for all skin colours and types, with no risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, unlike lasers and chemical peels.

The procedure usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. A topical anaesthetic is applied before treatment, during which the Dermapen creates tiny punctures in the skin to stimulate collagen production. The microscopic wounds close within an hour.