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Treatments for Acne Scarring in East London
Old breakouts can leave their mark long after the spots have gone. If acne scarring is making your skin look a little uneven, we can help you explore your options. At Facebox London in Leytonstone, East London, we offer treatments for suitable scars and post-acne texture, with clear advice on what could work for your skin.
SOME RECOMMENDED TREATMENTS
RF Microneedling
Pen Microneedling
BioRePeel
Learn more about our recommended treatments below to see if they could be right for you.
Understanding acne scarring
The spots have gone, but your skin hasn’t quite gone back to how it was before? Acne can leave behind little dips, marks or patches of uneven texture, especially across the cheeks. It’s common, and it can happen even if your breakouts were years ago.
You might notice it more in certain lighting or when applying makeup. Whether it’s deeper scarring or flat marks left by old spots, we’ll help you understand which treatments could help improve your skin.
If your skin feels generally rough or bumpy rather than scarred from old breakouts, you may find our page on uneven skin texture helpful too.
What causes it?
When a spot becomes inflamed, it can affect the skin beneath the surface. As your skin repairs itself, it sometimes makes too little collagen, leaving a dip, or too much, leaving a raised scar.
Deeper breakouts are more likely to leave a mark. The level of inflammation and the way skin naturally heals also influence whether scarring develops.
Recommended treatments for acne scarring
RF Microneedling
Combines fine needles with radiofrequency energy to encourage fresh collagen and gradually soften the appearance of suitable indented scars and uneven texture.
Pen Microneedling
Encourages your skin’s natural repair process, helping improve the appearance of suitable acne scars for a smoother-looking surface over time.
BioRePeel
A chemical peel for leftover post-acne marks, dullness and surface unevenness. We may recommend it when marks and texture are the concern, rather than deeper scars.
Why choose Facebox London?
Addressing your concerns can feel daunting when you have never visited a clinic before or you're not sure which treatments you need. At Facebox London, you will not be expected to know any terminology or make a decision before you feel ready. Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible.
At Facebox London, you can expect:
About Facebox London
Facebox London is based in Leytonstone, London, providing treatments in a private, welcoming clinic setting, with free parking nearby. The location is convenient for clients travelling from nearby areas including:
- Wanstead
- Leyton
- Walthamstow
- Forest Gate
- Stratford
- Snaresbrook
- South Woodford
- Woodford
- Maryland
- Other parts of Waltham Forest and East London
Common questions
What is the best treatment for acne scars?
There isn’t one treatment that suits every scar, and you don’t need to work that out yourself. We’ll look at your skin and explain what may help. Some deeper or raised scars need specialist care, and we’ll tell you if that’s the better route.
Can acne scars be completely removed?
We’d love there to be a quick way to erase every scar, but treatment is about making them less noticeable. The aim is smoother-looking skin, with improvements usually building gradually over a course.
How many microneedling sessions will I need for acne scarring?
For pen microneedling or RF microneedling, we often recommend starting with a course of three, although some scars need a longer plan. We’ll explain the likely number of sessions and what you can reasonably expect before you commit to anything.
Can I have scar treatment if I still have acne?
If you’re still getting inflamed breakouts, those usually need attention first. We’ll check your skin and ask about any acne medicines, then advise on the right time to start working on the marks or scars left behind.