Scar Treatment & Removal in Sydney

How Scars Form

Scars form when the deeper layers of skin (dermis) are damaged and the body produces collagen fibres to repair the wound. This repair tissue differs from normal skin — it’s often raised, indented, or discoloured. The severity depends on the depth of damage, your skin type, genetics, and how the wound was managed during healing.

Types of Scars We Treat

Atrophic scars (ice pick, boxcar, rolling) are the most common acne scars, caused by tissue loss beneath the surface. Hypertrophic scars are raised and firm, occurring when excess collagen is produced during healing. Post-inflammatory marks — the red or brown discolouration left after a breakout or injury — are technically not scars but often treated alongside them.

Why Professional Treatment Is Needed

True scars sit deep in the dermis and cannot be resolved with topical skincare alone. Professional treatments work by triggering controlled micro-injuries that force the skin to produce new, properly structured collagen — gradually replacing scar tissue with smoother, healthier skin over a series of sessions.