Best Acne Scar Treatment in Wollongong / Thrive Skin Clinic
Looking for the most effective acne scar treatment in the Illawarra? Wollongong’s leading Cosmetic and Skin Doctor from Thrive Skin Clinic, shares exactly what you need to know. Dr Jemima Grant has helped hundreds of clients dealing with skin issues. She knows dealing with acne scars can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for many. Dr Jemima Grant’s expertise has identified the best methods for managing acne scars and achieving smoother, clearer skin.
To be successfully treated, acne scars require a comprehensive treatment plan to visibly improve skin texture, tone, and overall complexion. At Thrive Skin Clinic, patients regain not only smooth, healthy skin, but also their confidence.
Please note: Thrive Skin Clinic’s Thirroul clinic will officially close from 16 May, 2025 and will be operating permanently from their new Unanderra location at 5 Tannery Street, Unanderra NSW 2526. You can read more about this exciting new development for Thrive Skin Clinic here.
Understanding Acne Scars
Acne scars are the result of inflamed blemishes caused by skin pores filled with excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. When the pore swells, it can cause a break in the follicle wall. If the rupture is deep, the infected material can spill out into surrounding tissue, causing deeper lesions. The skin then tries to repair itself by forming new collagen fibres, but the repair process is not always smooth, resulting in scars.
Types of Acne Scars – and Why These Matter
There are different types of acne scars. Having your scarring correctly medically diagnosed is vital, because each type of scar needs a different treatment plan in order to be effective:
- Atrophic Scars: Depressed scars that form below the surface of the skin. These include icepick scars, boxcar scars, and rolling scars.
- Hypertrophic Scars: These are raised scars that form above the skin’s surface.
- Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): While not true scars, PIH refers to the dark spots left behind after an acne lesion heals.
- Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE): Red, pink or purple spots left behind after the acne lesion heals.
Treatment Options for Acne Scars in Wollongong
For patients with moderate to severe acne, a medical assessment is advisable. Some of the most effective treatments need to be prescribed or performed by a doctor only.
If your acne is less severe, Thrive Skin Clinic offers a 12-week Acne Program (pictured below) to get back in control of your acne. This comprehensive treatment plan includes a personalised consultation with a Dermal Clinician, an in-depth skin analysis, and tailored home care to support your skincare routine over the 12 weeks. To optimise results, the program also incorporates six expertly curated treatments, combining advanced lasers, peels, and light therapy.
The most effective treatments for acne scarring:
Dr Jemima Grant and Thrive Skin Clinic offer the proven best treatments and technology for smoothing skin. BUT, most importantly they know which combination of treatments, get the best result for each patient’s unique skin. That ends up saving a patient’s time, money and effort to get the smoothest result.
1. UltraClear® Laser Therapy: An advanced cold fibre laser, the UltraClear® treats scarring with powerful resurfacing and remodelling modes, stimulating collagen production and improving the texture of the skin. UltraClear® treatment has the significant advantage of limited discomfort and downtime compared to other ablative lasers like CO2.
Thrive Skin Clinic have bought this world class skin laser treatment to Wollongong, UltraClearTM Laser. This means that now acne scarring can be treated safely in darker skin types such as Asian, Indian or Mediterranean skin, with a significantly reduced risk of post-inflammation.
2. Subcision: This minor surgical procedure involves inserting a needle under the skin to break up the fibrous bands that are pulling down the skin and causing the depression. This helps elevate the depressed scars.
3. Rejuran: This innovative treatment involves injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA into the skin. Rejuran stimulates the skin’s natural repair and healing processes, promoting collagen production and improving skin texture.
4. Microneedling: Treatment with the TGA-approved SkinPenTM device and exosomes means you’re receiving the gold-standard in this procedure. It involves using fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, which trigger the body’s natural healing process and boosts collagen production. It is particularly effective for atrophic scars.
5. Hydrafacial and Chemical Peels: Chemical peels involve applying a solution to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. This process helps to improve the skin’s texture and reduce the appearance of scars.
6. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP therapy uses the patient’s own blood, which is processed to concentrate the platelets and then injected into the skin to promote healing and collagen production.
7. Topical Treatments: Retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), and other topical treatments can help to promote cell turnover and improve the overall texture of the skin. Some of these require a doctor’s prescription and care.
8. Punch Excision: Large rolling and boxcar scars are removed using a punch tool, and the skin closed using a stitch to remove the scar.
9. Medical Products: Certain products may be prescribed by a doctor that are injected into depressed scars, lifting them to the level of surrounding skin. This provides a temporary improvement in the skin’s appearance.
10. Functional Medicine: For those seeking alternatives to medication or who haven’t seen results with traditional treatments, there are specific functional medicine pathways like the Gut Ecology and Metabolic Modulation (GEMM) protocol. This approach combines dietary guidance and natural therapies to enhance gut health and address key inflammatory pathways and Thrive Skin Clinics medical consultations to explore if this pathway is appropriate for your needs.
What to Expect During Treatment
The treatment process for acne scars varies depending on your skin, and the type and severity of your acne and scarring. That’s why there is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan at Thrive Skin Clinic. At your initial consultation, the medical doctor will assess your unique needs and discuss the most suitable options with you.
As Aesthetic Physicians at Thrive Skin Clinic, the goal is to not only achieve visible improvements, but also to support the long-term health of your skin and help you regain clear skin and renewed confidence.
Getting Started Treating Acne Scarring
If you’re ready for solutions tailored to your unique needs, it starts with a conversation. Book online at thriveskinclinic.com.au or call (02) 4272 5070.
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