Acne & Acne Scar Treatment in Lahore | Advanced Scar Revision at Doc BodyFix

Acne and acne scar treatment in Lahore at Doc BodyFix is designed around the patient's specific acne and scar type rather than using the same procedure for every patient. Acne scars can include ice pick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars, atrophic scars, post-acne pigmentation and uneven skin texture, and different scar patterns may respond better to different treatment approaches.

Our acne scar treatment plans may include PRP microneedling, mesotherapy, chemical peels, TCA CROSS/TCA peel, subcision, punch excision, fractional CO2 laser, ablative CO2 laser and fat grafting, depending on the patient's skin condition and clinical assessment.

Which Acne Scar Treatment Is Used for Which Scar?

1. Ice Pick Acne Scars – TCA CROSS & Punch Excision

Ice pick scars are narrow, deep acne scars that extend into the skin. Because they are deep and have a small surface opening, conventional superficial treatments may not be sufficient on their own.

TCA CROSS uses a highly concentrated TCA application placed specifically inside individual ice pick scars. It is designed to stimulate a controlled healing response within the scar.

Punch excision may be considered for selected deep, well-defined ice pick or small boxcar scars. The scar is surgically removed using a small punch instrument, followed by appropriate wound management or closure.

Multiple sessions may be required, and treatment selection depends on scar depth, size, location and skin characteristics.

2. Rolling Acne Scars – Subcision

Rolling scars are broad depressions that create an uneven or wavy skin surface. They are often associated with fibrous bands tethering the skin to deeper tissue.

Subcision is commonly considered for rolling acne scars because it releases these fibrous attachments beneath the scar. Once the tethering is released, the depressed skin can become more level with the surrounding skin.

Subcision may sometimes be combined with other treatments such as PRP, microneedling, laser or fat grafting, depending on the depth and severity of the scars.

3. Boxcar Scars – Microneedling, CO2 Laser, Subcision & Punch Techniques

Boxcar scars are depressed scars with more defined edges and a relatively broad base. They can vary from shallow to deep.

For shallow boxcar scars, treatments such as PRP microneedling, fractional CO2 laser or other collagen-remodeling treatments may help improve texture and the appearance of shallow depressions.

Deeper or sharply defined boxcar scars may require a more targeted approach. Depending on their characteristics, subcision, punch excision or punch elevation may be considered.

4. Atrophic Acne Scars – Combination Treatment

Atrophic acne scars are depressed scars caused by loss or alteration of supporting tissue beneath the skin. They can include rolling, boxcar and ice pick scars.

Depending on the scar pattern, microneedling with PRP, CO2 laser, subcision, TCA CROSS, punch techniques or fat grafting may be considered.

Fat grafting can be useful in selected patients with significant volume loss or deeper depressed scars. The procedure uses processed fat to restore volume beneath areas of indentation. It may be combined with scar-release techniques when appropriate.

5. PRP Microneedling for Acne Scars

PRP microneedling combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate the skin's natural wound-healing and collagen-remodeling response.

It may be considered for:

• Mild to moderate atrophic acne scars

• Shallow boxcar scars

• Uneven skin texture

• Post-acne skin roughness

• Fine lines and overall skin rejuvenation

PRP microneedling is generally more suitable for improving overall texture and shallow depressed scars than for very deep ice pick scars.

6. Mesotherapy for Acne & Post-Acne Skin

Face mesotherapy or acne mesotherapy involves delivering selected skin-supporting ingredients through multiple small injections. Depending on the formulation, it may be incorporated into a treatment plan for skin hydration, post-acne appearance and overall skin quality.

Mesotherapy is not a substitute for scar-release procedures when deep structural acne scars are present. It may be used as part of a broader skin-rejuvenation plan.

7. Chemical Peels for Acne, Marks & Pigmentation

Chemical peels can be useful for active acne, post-acne marks, pigmentation and uneven skin texture, depending on the formulation.

Peels such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid and other professionally selected formulations may help exfoliate the skin, improve congestion and support a more even-looking complexion.

Chemical peels are generally more useful for acne, pigmentation and superficial texture concerns than for deep structural scars.

8. TCA CROSS for Ice Pick Scars

TCA CROSS is particularly associated with treatment of selected ice pick acne scars. Instead of applying TCA broadly across the entire face, the high-concentration solution is precisely placed within individual scars.

The controlled chemical injury stimulates a healing response and may gradually soften the appearance of deep, narrow scars.

TCA CROSS is different from a conventional full-face TCA peel and should be performed by an appropriately trained professional.

9. Fractional CO2 Laser for Acne Scars

Fractional CO2 laser creates controlled microscopic columns of thermal injury in the skin. This stimulates collagen remodeling and can improve the appearance of acne scars and uneven texture.

It may be considered for:

• Shallow to moderate boxcar scars

• Some rolling scars

• Overall uneven texture

• Acne-related skin roughness

• Certain atrophic scars

Treatment intensity should be selected according to skin type, scar severity and the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.

10. Ablative CO2 Laser for Acne Scars

Ablative CO2 laser is a more intensive resurfacing treatment that removes controlled layers of skin while producing thermal effects that stimulate remodeling.

It may be considered for selected patients with significant acne scarring and textural irregularities. Because ablative treatment is more intensive than non-ablative approaches, recovery, aftercare and suitability must be carefully assessed.

Patients with darker skin tones may have a higher risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation after aggressive resurfacing, making individualized treatment planning particularly important.

11. Fat Grafting for Deep Acne Scars

Fat grafting for acne scars may be considered when depressed scars are associated with significant volume deficiency. The patient's own fat is harvested, processed and carefully placed into selected areas to restore lost volume.

Fat grafting may be particularly useful for selected deep atrophic scars and broader areas of volume loss, and it can sometimes be combined with subcision or other scar treatments.

Combination Acne Scar Treatment

Many patients have mixed acne scars, meaning one face may contain ice pick, rolling and boxcar scars at the same time. In these cases, a combination approach can be more appropriate.

For example:

Ice pick scars: TCA CROSS or punch excision
Rolling scars: Subcision ± PRP, microneedling or fat grafting
Shallow boxcar scars: Microneedling or fractional CO2 laser
Deep boxcar scars: Punch techniques, subcision or laser depending on morphology
Atrophic volume loss: Fat grafting in selected cases
Acne marks/pigmentation: Chemical peels and appropriate skincare
Overall texture: PRP microneedling or fractional CO2 laser

The exact combination, number of sessions and treatment sequence depend on the patient's individual scar pattern.

Active Acne Treatment Before Scar Revision

When a patient has active acne, the priority is usually to control ongoing breakouts before performing intensive acne scar procedures. Depending on the acne severity, a medical professional may recommend prescription or non-prescription acne treatment, skincare, chemical peels or other appropriate therapies.

Once active acne is adequately controlled, scar-specific procedures can be planned according to the remaining scar type.

Acne & Acne Scar Treatment in Lahore at Doc BodyFix

At Doc BodyFix in Lahore, acne and acne scar treatment is approached as a personalized process. During consultation, the skin is assessed for active acne, pigmentation, scar depth, scar morphology, skin type and overall skin condition.

Our available treatment approaches include PRP microneedling, acne mesotherapy, chemical peels, TCA CROSS, subcision, punch excision, fractional CO2 laser, ablative CO2 laser and fat grafting.

Because acne scars often have different causes and structures, patients may need multiple sessions or a combination of procedures. Complete scar removal cannot always be guaranteed, but appropriately selected treatments can help reduce the appearance of scars and improve overall skin texture.

If you are searching for acne scar treatment in Lahore, ice pick scar treatment, boxcar scar treatment, rolling acne scar treatment, TCA CROSS in Lahore, subcision for acne scars, CO2 laser for acne scars, PRP microneedling or fat grafting for acne scars, consult Doc BodyFix for a personalized assessment.