Skin Condition · Stouffville, ON
Smooth away the scars acne left behind
Once breakouts are under control, pitted and textured acne scars can be dramatically improved by resurfacing that rebuilds collagen from the deeper layers of the skin.
3 to 6
Treatment sessions
Collagen
Rebuilt over months
Staged
After acne is calm
The short answer
Acne scars are best treated with collagen-remodelling resurfacing (CO2 skin resurfacing, RF microneedling and microneedling), not creams. The key is sequencing: we calm active acne first, because resurfacing works best on skin that isn’t actively breaking out.
Understanding the condition
What is acne scarring?
Acne scars form when a breakout (especially deep, cystic acne) damages the collagen in the skin as it heals. The result is a permanent change in texture: pitted “atrophic” scars where collagen was lost, or occasionally raised scars where too much formed.
True scars are different from the flat brown or red marks acne leaves behind (post-acne pigmentation), which fade over time on their own. Scars won’t fade without treatment that rebuilds collagen, which is exactly what resurfacing does.
Step one
Know your scar type
Different acne scars respond to different treatments, matching them is the first thing we assess.
| Scar type | What it looks like | What tends to help |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling | Wavy, sloping depressions; skin looks uneven | RF microneedling, microneedling |
| Boxcar | Sharp-edged round or oval pits | CO2 resurfacing, RF microneedling |
| Icepick | Deep, narrow pits like tiny punctures | CO2 resurfacing, combination approaches |
| Marks (not scars) | Flat brown or red discolouration | IPL & skincare. These fade, they're not true scars |
Our approach
How Seamless Health treats acne scars
Scarring is treated in a staged plan: calm the acne first, then rebuild collagen with the resurfacing tool that matches your scar type.
Best for · deeper & boxcar scars
CO2 Skin Resurfacing
Fractional CO2 laser removes damaged tissue and triggers strong collagen renewal, our most powerful tool for pitted and boxcar scars. More downtime, more result.
Best for · rolling scars & texture
RF Microneedling
Radiofrequency energy plus microneedling remodels collagen deep in the skin to lift rolling scars and smooth texture, with less downtime than CO2.
Best for · mild scarring & marks
Microneedling
Classic collagen-induction therapy for milder textural scarring and to refine overall skin quality between stronger treatments.
Add-on · faster healing
Exosome therapy
Exosomes support skin recovery and amplify the collagen response when paired with microneedling or resurfacing, a modern regenerative boost.
The honest part
Creams can't fill a real scar
No topical, serum or “scar cream” rebuilds the collagen a true acne scar lost, only in-clinic resurfacing does. We also won’t resurface skin that’s still actively breaking out; we calm the acne first, or the new scars just keep coming.
Your Journey
What to Expect
Scar treatment is a staged journey, and collagen keeps rebuilding for months after each session.
01
Consult
We assess your scar type and confirm your acne is under control.
02
Calm & control
If needed, we settle active breakouts first so resurfacing lasts.
03
Resurface
A series of CO2, RF microneedling or microneedling matched to your scars.
04
Maintain
Skincare and touch-ups as collagen continues to remodel.
Individual results and timelines vary. A consultation with our medical team is required before any treatment.
Common Questions
Acne scarring, answered
The questions patients, and search engines, ask most.
What is the best treatment for acne scars?
There’s no single answer. It depends on the scar type. Pitted and boxcar scars respond best to CO2 skin resurfacing or RF microneedling, while milder textural scarring responds to microneedling. At Seamless Health we match the treatment to your scars at a consultation, and we treat any active acne first.
Can acne scars be completely removed?
Acne scars can be dramatically improved but rarely erased 100%. Realistic goals are a big reduction in depth and a much smoother, more even surface over a series of treatments. We’ll tell you honestly what’s achievable for your scar type.
Do I need to clear my acne first?
Yes. Resurfacing works best on skin that isn’t actively breaking out, and treating scars while acne is active just leads to new scars. We calm the acne first, then move to scar treatment as a separate phase.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people need a series of 3 to 6 sessions spaced several weeks apart, with collagen continuing to remodel for months afterward. The exact number depends on scar depth and the treatment used.
Is there downtime?
It depends on the treatment. CO2 resurfacing involves several days of redness and peeling; RF microneedling and microneedling have much less. We’ll walk you through the honest downtime for your plan.
Stouffville, ON
Ready to move past the scars?
Book a skin consultation and get a staged, realistic plan to smooth the texture acne left behind.
