Types of acne scars Microneedling can treat.

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These are the main types of acne scars, each with different shapes and characteristics:

Different types of acne scars  

These scars form when there is a loss of tissue, creating depressions in the skin.

• Ice Pick Scars:Deep, narrow, and pitted scars that look like the skin has been punctured.Often the hardest to treat.

• Boxcar Scars:Broad, box-like depressions with well-defined edges.Common on the cheeks and temples.

• Rolling Scars:Wavy, undulating depressions caused by damage beneath the skin's surface.Skin may look uneven or "rolling".

How Microneedling Works

• A device with fine needles creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin.

• This stimulates the body’s natural wound-healing response, triggering:

  • Collagen production

  • Elastin remodeling

• Over time, this helps fill in and smooth out depressed scars.

Benefits for Acne Scars

• Reduces depth and visibility of atrophic scars

• Improves skin texture and tone

• Minimally invasive with relatively low downtime

• Can be safely used on most skin types

• Enhances absorption of topical serums (e.g., hyaluronic acid, vitamin C)

Treatment Timeline

• Most people need 3–6 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart

• Results gradually improve over 3–6 months

⚠️ Not as Effective For:

• Hypertrophic or keloid scars (raised scars): these may worsen with microneedling

• Active acne or skin infections (must be treated first)