Concern · Indiranagar & Bellandur

Acne Scars & Post-Acne Marks

Two different problems get called the same thing. Flat brown or red marks are pigment and usually fade over months; true scars are a change in the skin's structure and do not fade on their own. They are not treated the same way.

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What people usually notice

Small dents, pits or an uneven surface visible in side lighting
Flat brown or red patches where spots used to be
Skin that photographs worse than it looks in the mirror
Texture that makeup sits in rather than covers

What commonly contributes

Inflammation that reached deep enough to affect collagen
Picking or squeezing during an active breakout
Delayed treatment of persistent or cystic acne
Post-inflammatory pigmentation, which is more common and longer-lasting in Indian skin

This page describes what is common, not what is true of you. Only an examination can say which of these applies.

What a doctor may consider

Which of these suits you — and whether any of them is needed at all — is decided at the consultation, not from this page.

MNRF TreatmentRadiofrequency delivered below the surface, aimed at the depressed scars rather than the pigment.Microneedling with DermapenControlled micro-injury to prompt remodelling in textured, rolling scarring.Chemical PeelDirected at the flat brown marks rather than the indentations.Rejuran (Polynucleotide)Used for overall skin quality and repair alongside a scar protocol.

What the consultation settles

The single most useful thing the consultation does here is tell you which of your marks are pigment and which are structural — because the honest answer for pigment is often that it will fade with time and sun protection.

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Related concerns

Acne & breakoutsBreakouts that keep coming back after every home remedy.Open pores & textureVisible pores and a surface that never feels smooth.Pigmentation & dark spotsPatches, spots or an uneven tone that keeps coming back.

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Questions patients ask about acne scars & marks

Can acne scars be removed completely?

Improved, realistically — not erased. Any clinic promising complete removal of true scarring is overstating it. The doctor will give you an honest read on how much change to expect for your specific scar type.

How many sessions do scar treatments take?

Scar work is a course, not a single session, and results build over months as collagen remodels. The exact number depends on scar depth and type, and is set at the consultation.

Why do my marks look darker after being in the sun?

Post-inflammatory pigmentation darkens with UV exposure, and this is more pronounced in deeper skin tones. Sun protection is part of every scar protocol here, not an afterthought.

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