Types of scars:

Scars develop when the skin repairs itself following inflammation, injury, trauma, or infection. The appearance of a scar depends on the depth of damage, the body’s healing response, and individual skin characteristics.

Ice Pick Scars
Ice pick scars are deep, narrow scars that extend into the lower layers of the skin. They appear as small puncture-like holes and are one of the most challenging acne scars to treat due to their depth.

Boxcar Scars
Boxcar scars are broad, shallow depressions with sharply defined edges. They create a “crater-like” appearance in the skin and are commonly seen on the cheeks and temples following inflammatory acne.

Rolling Scars
Rolling scars are wider depressions with soft, sloping edges that create an uneven or wave-like texture across the skin. They occur when fibrous bands pull the skin downwards, creating a tethered appearance.

Post-Acne Erythema (PAE)
Post-acne erythema appears as red, pink, or purple marks left behind after acne has healed. Although not a true scar, it results from inflammation and damage to superficial blood vessels and can persist for several months.

Self-Harm Scars
Self-harm scars result from intentional injury to the skin, such as cutting, scratching, or burning. They can appear as flat, raised, pigmented, or depressed scars depending on the severity of the injury and the healing process. Although they may fade over time, changes in skin texture often remain visible and may be improved with treatments listed below

Post-Traumatic Scars
Post-traumatic scars develop following injury, surgery, burns, cuts, or other forms of skin trauma. They can appear flat, raised, pigmented, or depressed depending on the extent of tissue damage and the body’s healing response.

Treatment options for scars:

Scar Treatment Options

At Kriniko Medical Aesthetics, we offer a range of evidence-based treatments designed to improve the appearance of acne scars, post-traumatic scars, and uneven skin texture. Every treatment plan is tailored to the type, depth, and severity of scarring.

Medical-Grade Skincare

Professional skincare forms the foundation of any successful scar treatment programme. Active ingredients such as retinoids, growth factors, peptides, niacinamide, and antioxidants help support collagen production, improve skin renewal, and enhance overall skin quality.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels help to exfoliate damaged skin cells and stimulate cellular turnover. They can improve skin texture, reduce post-acne erythema, and soften the appearance of superficial scarring over a course of treatments.

LED Light Therapy

LED Light Therapy helps reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and support skin regeneration. It is particularly beneficial when used alongside other scar treatments to optimise recovery and improve treatment outcomes.

Microneedling with Exosomes

Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries within the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production. When combined with exosomes, the skin receives powerful regenerative growth factors that accelerate healing, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of acne scars and uneven skin surface.

Polynucleotides

Polynucleotides support tissue repair and skin regeneration at a cellular level. They improve skin quality, hydration, elasticity, and healing capacity, making them an excellent adjunctive treatment for scar management.

Sunekos®

Sunekos combines amino acids and hyaluronic acid to stimulate fibroblast activity and encourage the production of collagen and elastin. This helps improve skin texture, elasticity, and overall skin quality in scarred areas.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP uses the body’s own growth factors to promote tissue repair and regeneration. Often combined with microneedling, PRP helps stimulate collagen production, accelerate healing, and improve the appearance of acne and post-traumatic scars.

Combination Therapy

Scarring often responds best to a combination approach. By targeting collagen stimulation, skin regeneration, inflammation, and overall skin health simultaneously, combination treatments can achieve safer, more effective, and longer-lasting improvements in scar appearance.

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