The marks left by acne tend to affect self-esteem well beyond the period when the lesions were active. The good news is that, today, there are protocols capable of significantly improving skin texture, even in cases of older scars.
Why do acne scars appear?
During an inflammatory acne process, especially in more intense or manipulated cases, the skin may not produce collagen evenly during healing. This imbalance in collagen replacement is what causes the different marks left on the skin's surface.
What are the types of acne scars?
Not every acne scar is the same — and the type directly influences the choice of treatment:
- Icepick — narrow, deep scars, "V"-shaped, similar to a puncture.
- Boxcar — well-defined edges and box shape, with shallow to moderate depth.
- Rolling — wavy appearance, caused by bands of scar tissue beneath the skin.
- Hypertrophic — raised scars, caused by excess collagen during healing.
How the Skims Point protocol treats each type
Skims Point combines different techniques — such as specific peels and percutaneous collagen induction — chosen according to the type, depth and extent of the scars identified in the assessment. In some cases, the protocol can be combined with complementary technologies, such as laser, to enhance collagen remodeling.
When to start treatment?
Ideally, scar treatment should begin once acne is already under control, preventing new lesions from appearing during the process. The initial assessment helps define the right time and the most suitable sequence of procedures for each case.
Results and expectations
The improvement in skin texture happens progressively over the sessions, as collagen is remodeled. Very deep scars usually need more than one combined technique for a satisfactory result — that's why an in-person assessment is essential to set realistic expectations from the start.
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