The idea of acne scars getting treated with creams or facials sounds bright, but the damage is much more serious to the skin. Some scars are pulled down by tight tissues, while others form much deeper pits. These scars may need a small procedure to release, lift, or remove the damaged areas altogether.
Acne scar surgery in Delhi and Gurgaon includes treatments such as subcision, punch excision, and punch elevation. The right treatment depends on the type, depth, and number of scars.
At MedLinks, Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi checks the skin before planning the treatment. The aim is to make the scars smoother and less visible. However, no treatment can promise to remove every scar completely.
Acne scar surgery includes small procedures used to treat deep or sunken acne scars. These procedures are usually done in the clinic.
The doctor uses numbing medicine before the treatment. This helps reduce pain during the procedure.
Acne scar surgery may:
Loosen a scar that is stuck to the tissue below
Lift the bottom of a sunken scar
Remove a small, deep scar
Prepare the skin for laser, microneedling, or filler treatment
Different patients have different types of acne scars; this is the reason we have a lot of treatment variations.
Acne marks are usually flat red, brown, or dark spots. They remain on the skin after the pimple heals. They change the skin colour but do not leave a dent or pit.
Acne scars change the skin surface. They may look like holes, dents, pits, waves, or raised bumps. Creams may help lighten dark acne marks. However, they cannot lift a deep scar that is stuck to the tissue below.
A skin check is needed before choosing the right acne scar treatment in Delhi or Gurgaon.
| Scar Type | What It Looks Like | Treatment That May Help |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Scars | Wide, soft dents that make the skin look wavy | Subcision, fillers or skin resurfacing |
| Boxcar Scars | Round or oval dents with clear edges | Punch elevation, punch excision or resurfacing |
| Ice Pick Scars | Small but very deep holes | Punch excision or TCA CROSS |
| Raised Scars | Hard bumps that sit above the skin | Injections, laser, or a combined treatment |
| Mild or Shallow Scars | Less pronounced depressions or uneven skin texture | Microneedling, radiofrequency microneedling, chemical peels, laser treatments or medical skincare |
Mild or shallow scars may not need surgery. They may improve with microneedling, radiofrequency microneedling, chemical peels, laser treatment, or medical skincare.
Subcision treatment for acne scars is mainly used for rolling or pulled-down scars.
These scars are held down by tight bands under the skin. During subcision, the doctor first numbs the area. A fine needle or cannula is then placed under the scar. The doctor gently moves the tool to cut and loosen the tight bands. This allows the skin to lift closer to its normal level.
The healing process may also help the skin make more collagen. Collagen is a natural protein that gives the skin strength and support. Subcision is usually not used for deep ice pick scars. Some people may need more than one session. This depends on the number and depth of the scars.
Punch excision for acne scars may be used for some deep ice pick or boxcar scars.
The doctor uses a small round tool to remove one deep scar. The tiny opening may be closed with a stitch or left to heal in a controlled way.
The procedure replaces a deep pit with a smaller and flatter healing mark. The new mark may still be visible, but it is often less noticeable than the original scar.
Punch elevation may be used for deep boxcar scars. The doctor loosens the bottom of the scar and lifts it closer to the level of the nearby skin. This can make the deep dent look flatter.
These treatments are only used for selected scars. The doctor must first check the shape and depth of each scar.
The acne scar surgery cost in Delhi or Gurgaon depends on:
Type of scars
Number of scars
Size and depth of the scars
Area being treated
Procedure selected
Number of sessions
Need for other treatments
Dressing and follow-up care
The treatment method will depend on the quantity of scars one has on their cheeks. MedLinks shares the treatment plan and cost after an in-person skin assessment.
Acne scars may seem to be corrected with treatment alone, but not everyone requires surgery. There are other treatments too that you can look for:
Radiofrequency microneedling
Standard microneedling
Fractional laser treatment
Chemical peels
TCA CROSS
Dermal fillers
Medicines for active acne
Treatment for dark acne marks
Mild scars may improve with these options. Deep scars that are stuck under the skin may need subcision or another small procedure.
Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi is a co-founder of MedLinks. He has completed his MBBS and MD in Dermatology from AIIMS New Delhi. At MedLinks, treatment starts with a careful skin check. Dr. Pankaj first identifies the type and depth of each scar. He also checks whether active acne is under control.
Based on this examination, he may suggest acne scar surgery, laser treatment, microneedling, fillers, or a combination of treatments.
Confused about whether you have flat acne marks or deep ones? A consultation might help you here. You can find out whether a scar needs to be loosened, lifted, removed, resurfaced, or treated for dark color.
To discuss acne scar surgery in Delhi, acne scar surgery in Gurgaon, subcision or punch treatment, book a consultation with Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi at MedLinks.
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