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before and after of acne scar treatment with Infini RF microneedling - available in Vancouver

Treat acne scars in Vancouver (Surrey) with our latest lasers, surgeries, facials and more

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Before and after of CO2 acne scar removal - available in Vancouver
Before and after of Infini RF acne scar treatment - available in Vancouver

Looking to reduce blemishes and not just scars? See our page on Surrey acne treatments here!

We are a regular provider of acne scar treatments in Vancouver (we’re located in Surrey). We offer services to patients from Delta (Tsawwassen and Ladner), Langley, Cloverdale, South Surrey, Aldergrove, White Rock, Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Port Moody, Abbotsford and beyond.

Acne scars form after deep, inflammatory infections in our pores that don’t heal well. While there are many variations of Acne Vulgaris (the skin condition we colloquially call, acne), not all are prone to cause scarring. 

There are also multiple types of acne scars that stem from the same, deep lesions, but appear as different shapes and textures on people’s skin. The kind of acne scars you may have can be different from the next person, even if your stage of acne is similar.

That said, both dark acne spots and acne scars can be managed, using the right tools and protocols – including lasers, fillers, minor surgeries and topical skin creams. Medical cosmetic technology allows our clinic to perform acne scar treatments in Surrey, with long-term effects.

The first step in finding out if our Surrey acne scar treatments are right for you, is to book an in-person consultation at our clinic. We’ll be able to take a closer look at your skin, plus take advanced, UV scans to see under your skin.

Afterwards, we’ll give you our best opinion on treatment options we think will work on you. Often, especially for acne and acne scars, this involves a mixed-mode approach, and a series of steps towards treatment. It is unlikely that one cosmetic technology can fix all acne scars in one sitting.

Please note: our services for acne scar treatments in Surrey are not covered by MSP, nor most insurance providers. If you would like to treat your acne scars through covered services, we encourage you to see your family doctor as a first step.

What types of acne scar solutions do you offer at your skin care clinic?

When we’ve got your acne under control, we can begin treating your acne scars. The treatments for acne scarring at our Surrey clinic can include a mixed approach. Example treatments would be:

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Bellafill® injections

bellafill injections for acne scars and facial filler treatments

Bellafill® is a long-lasting filler. For some people, it can solve pitted acne scars for years. Tiny injections of the solution are applied to acne scars one-by-one, to help volumize the tissue that forms these tiny concaves. 

The reason this solution lasts so long is because of a special ingredient: polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microspheres. These are not absorbed by the body, so your skin forms proteins around it. This builds up new tissue, thus raising the treatment area. 

Read more about Bellafill® here.

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Sculptra® injections

sculptura branded box with vial and needles for dermal filler injection

This solution is similar to the concept of using Bellafill® to raise acne scars, noted above. Depending on the needs of the patient, and the discretion of a doctor, this alternate, long-lasting filler can also be used to raise pitted scars. It does this by building up the collagen around them. However, instead of PMMA, Sculptra® uses poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) microparticles. 

This method is also used in conjunction with subcision (see below). 

Read more about Sculptra® here.

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Corticosteroid injections

Injection of cystic acne nodule with steroid to reduce inflammation and prevent acne scarring

For raised acne scars, which come in the form of keloids or hypertrophic scars, a steroid formula can be injected to remove the excess tissue that has formed. This can take multiple treatment sessions.

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Punch excision

This is a surgical procedure that intentionally cuts out existing, indented scars with a special tool. They are closed shut with sutures. This does make another scar, but a much smaller one, which is far less noticeable.

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Subcision

Another surgical procedure for indented scars, subcision is also referred to as subcutaneous incision. It is helpful for scars with tissues that form ‘bands’ inside the skin. 

With subcision for acne scars, a needle-type instrument is inserted beneath the skin where the scar tissue subsides. These fibrous strands are ‘cut loose’ to release the scar tissue from the dermis, resulting in a much less noticeable scar. This is performed one-by-one, like the punch excision method. The post-procedure collagen release, as a result of your body’s natural healing process, also helps reduce scar visibility.

In the past, subcision methods would result in bruising and swelling. However, nowadays, we use a blunt cannula with a large gauge, to help significantly reduce this temporary side-effect.

Often, it is recommended that this procedure be done in combination with other acne scar treatments, to both help the collagen build up, and improve skin texture. For example, using dermal fillers like Bellafill®, or even Sculptra®, at the site of the subcision, can help give the skin a foundation to build up its collagen fibers. On top of that, we can use Infini™ RF microneedling or chemical peels to help smooth the textured skin after subcision.

This procedure does not work for ice pick scars, which are deeper than other indented scars. It is also not advisable for those who are prone to forming keloids.

This method works for chickenpox scars, and other similar types of scarring. Ask us for details if you have an indented scar you’d like addressed.

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Infini™ RF microneedling

Infini RF micro needling treatment for face skin tightening in surrey

An advanced form of microneedling, this fractional, radio frequency, heat-based treatment inserts tiny holes into your skin, called micro-coagulation zones (tiny lesions, basically). It uses up to 49 small needles in a single, square centimetre.

This technology helps acne scars by stimulating collagen and elastin production, the effects of which continue for weeks or months after a treatment series. Deep acne scarring can require 4 to 6 treatments, to start, and possible maintenance thereafter.

The great news is that the same treatment also helps with skin tone, aging skin and general skin rejuvenation needs.

Read more about the Infini™ RF microneedling treatment here.

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Fraxel® DUAL laser skin rejuvenation

fraxel dual skin resurfacing treatment performed in surrey bc at bc laser and skincare clinic

This cosmetic laser helps acne scars by removing old skin cells through many micro-punctures. When the tiny skin wounds heal, they ‘push out’ the old, dead skin cells, and regenerate a new, fresh layer. This can then remove the acne scars that were residing in the dermis (which were, of course, made up of skin cells).

Read more about the Fraxel® Dual laser here.

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Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing

CO2 skin resurfacing treatment in surrey on face

A CO2 laser can help to intentionally remove a top layer of skin by making many tiny holes in the dermis. The key that makes this treatment different from radio-frequency microneedling or even a Fraxel® DUAL laser treatment, is that it goes deeper into the skin. It is much more intense, and requires longer healing time, too. That said, it can do a lot more in one session, than other laser treatments, which often require a series of treatments to notice significant results.

The intense resurfacing of skin with a CO2 laser can  treat acne scars from deeper lesions in the dermis.

This treatment is sometimes referred to as a laser peel, though true laser peels can happen at much lower intensities (which we also offer).

Read more about CO2 laser resurfacing here.

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Chemical Peels

Skin shedding after a chemical peel facial treatment for acne scars and sun damaged skin to resurface skin with new cells

Chemical peels can help with macular acne scars. These are, essentially, the red or brown pigments that remain in the skin after an acne lesion has healed. They can go away on their own, in time. But, by removing a thin layer of skin, the body’s natural shedding process goes faster, thus also removing these dark spots sooner.

This option is usually combined with other technologies for a method called “pigment blending,” to even out the skin’s colour.

Read more about chemical peels here.

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What types of acne scars can you treat?

We treat all acne scars. Acne scars come in three main varieties:

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Pitted, atrophic acne scars

These are depressed, or indented acne scars. They come in the following sub-forms:

Multiple acne scar types including boxcar and ice pick indented acne scars

Icepick scars – these are deeper and narrower than other pitted scars.

Acne boxcar scar indented and with an uneven shape - requires acne scar treatment

Boxcar scars – these are depressed, but wider and uneven in shape.

Close up of skin cheek with rolling acne scars and icepick scars with enlarged pores after acne has healed

Rolling scars – these are longer, bumpy and irregular ‘slopes’ of indents in the skin.

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Raised acne scars

These are, namely:

Pink raised keloid scar on white skin treatable with cortisone injections or other solutions

Keloids – these are like lifted, smooth and hard ‘hills’ in the skin, which expand their growth over time, even beyond the original wound site. They can become pink, red, purple or other hues in that category. They are more common on ‘hard’ parts of the body than on the face, such as the chest and shoulders.

Stage 3 acne with hypertrophic scar and redness from macular acne scars

Hypertrophic acne scars – these are similar to keloids, but are usually red or pink, and less than 4 millimeters above the skin.

Note: it can be hard to distinguish between the above two types of raised acne scars, as they are very similar. They are both more common in darker skin types. Keloids tend to reform after being removed. Therefore, each is treated differently.

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Macular acne scars

These are not actually scars, per se. They result from a condition known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, usually from broken blood vessels at the site of the wound. They go away in time, and can look like:

  • Red spots (erythematous spots)
  • Brown spots (hyperpigmented spots)

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Am I eligible for your acne scar treatments in Surrey?

While we could say that those prone to scarring or keloid formation are not eligible for our acne scar treatments, this may not always be the case. Though, this is a common reason we may refuse to treat patients with certain methods.

The best way to know if you are eligible for Vancouver acne scar treatments at our Surrey clinic is to come in for a consultation. When we see you in person, we will be able to advise on cosmetic procedures we think will be best for you.

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What other options exist for acne scarring out there?

Some doctors may recommend prescriptions, or skin-lightening creams to help treat acne scars in Vancouver. These can include products containing hydroquinone, arbutin or tretinoin. They may work on pigments in the skin, but not the uneven tissue formation of an actual scar.

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What are the risks of treating acne scars with lasers, surgeries or injections?

The main risk of treating acne scars, with almost any method, is that the scars may return, or form keloids. This is not so much to do with the technology being used, as it is to do with your body’s genetics. Some people are simply more prone to developing scars and keloids than others.

To avoid this issue as much as possible, we require patients to come in for a comprehensive consultation before beginning treatments with us.

Other possible side effects from our acne scar treatments are rare. However, if you would like to know more, each is described in more detail at their links above. We will also go over all of these details with you during your initial consultation with us.

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What is the cost of acne scar treatments at your Surrey skin clinic?

The price of acne scar treatments in Surrey, at our clinic, can vary depending on:

  • The severity of the acne scars
  • The type of acne scars
  • The size of the treatment area
  • The solution, or mix of solutions, required to clear the acne scars
  • The skin type of the patient

It’s important to note that treating acne scars effectively is not usually possible with just one treatment type, nor with one session of any treatment.

Due to all of the above, pricing for acne scar treatments must be very personalized. We need to see you in person to be able to give you an estimate for your needs.

We encourage you to book an in-person consultation with us, to learn more about how we can help your acne and acne scarring.

Looking to reduce blemishes? See our page on acne treatments here!

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Important notes:
Prices on this website are to be used as a guide, and not a definite cost for your treatment. Prices can change at any time.

Procedure results are not guaranteed, and can vary from patient to patient.

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