The type of scar depends on how much collagen your body makes.

• Raised (Hypertrophic) acne scars: firm raised bumps caused by too much collagen and are more common on the shoulders, upper back and chest, and in people with darker skin types.
• Depressed (Atrophic) acne scars: Are the most common type of scar and are caused when not enough collagen is produced.

Atrophic scars are further subdivided into 3 categories:

We don’t really know why some people get more scars and others don’t. If your parents or other family members have acne scars, it is likely that you will scar too. Sometimes even mild acne can result in scarring. The best way to prevent scarring is to treat acne quickly.

DMK’s unique method of scar revision is highly effective at reducing scar tissue and smoothing uneven skin textures and tones. Many clients come to us after using ineffective scar treatment products which work topically rather than remodeling the skin back to form a firm, flat surface. DMK’s ALKALINE WASH is highly effective in dissolving and removing old scar material because the treatment REMOVES and REBUILDS at the same time. Alkalizing the skin correctly softens skin tissue via cell desquamation, many times creating a mild irritation that forms a light scab. When the scab falls off, the scarred area appears smoother and flatter. 

Radio Frequency (RF), which is less intensive than laser is able to penetrate the dermis without harming it. Unlike conventional laser treatments which can damage up to 70% of the epidermal layer in an effort to try and target the location of the scar, RF has been shown to only impact 5% of the epidermal layer.

With RF, the energy builds an inflammatory response in the upper dermal layer. This means it is subdermal; any scar tissue is rebuilt below the skin layer. In essence, the damaged collagen is being removed and replaced with brand new collagen.

If you currently have active acne or inflamed acne, see our treatment page for Acne Treatment for more information on an effective treatment.

Microneedling uses micro injuries to activate the inflammatory-healing processes in the deeper dermal layers of the skin. This acute inflammatory process activates the skin’s natural removal of old, damaged collagen and elastin, as well as scar tissue. The surrounding healthy collagen helps to quickly heal the damage done by the Microneedling procedure, resulting in fresh, new skin cells.  In this way, the scarring (including acne scars), and texture are treated and softened.

Our skincare specialist will also advise on the best skin-clearing cleansers, spot and body treatments and products to use for problematic skin. Here are a few pimple-focused home treatments you might be interested in:

• Treat pimples and breakouts with Deep Pore Cleanser, Acu-Klear, Acu-Cream or Acu-Moist and DMK EFA+
• Prevent skin scarring with Resurfacing Peel Booster, or Revitosan, Revise A, Beta Gel, Direct Delivery C, Super Serum
• Treat scar with Revitosan and Super Bright
• Get advanced UV protection with Mesoestetic Mineral Matt Antiaging Fluid SPF 50+ or DMK Sunscreen
• Boost collagen with HA Densimatrix, AOX Ferulic, Skinretin, Proteoglycans Ampoules or Direct Delivery C and Revitosan
• Also, get the inside-out treatment with NADplus Complex