Acne Scars
Marks left behind by breakouts can linger long after the skin has cleared. At MARA.H Chatswood we identify your scar type and build a clinical pathway to help improve their texture and appearance.
Chatswood, Sydney
Quick Answer
Acne scars at MARA.H are matched to scar type: DMK Enzyme Therapy for barrier and texture support, skin needling and RF needling to remodel collagen, and PicoSure Pro 755nm for residual pigment and redness. The right sequence is confirmed at a Chatswood consultation.
Understanding Acne Scars
Acne scars form when deep inflammation damages the skin’s structure. They fall into two broad types — indented (atrophic) and raised — and each responds to different treatments.
What Causes Them
- Deep, inflamed breakouts that damage the surrounding collagen and tissue.
- Picking, squeezing or popping spots — the single most common preventable cause.
- Delayed treatment of cystic or nodular acne, allowing inflammation to linger.
- Skin type and genetics that influence how readily a person scars.
- Post-inflammatory colour changes — dark or red marks that are often mistaken for scars but sit flat on the skin.
How to Identify Them
- Indented, pitted marks — rolling, boxcar or ice-pick shapes.
- Raised, firm areas where the skin has over-produced tissue (hypertrophic).
- Flat dark or red marks that remain after a breakout — colour change, not true scarring.
- Texture that catches the light unevenly across the cheeks or jawline.
- Marks that have not improved with home skincare alone over several months.
A Step-by-Step Approach
Scar improvement is gradual and often combines several treatments. The MARA.H clinical team follows clinical standards established by founder Marina Hu, with each plan set for the individual.
Professional Assessment
We assess the type, depth and age of your scars and confirm whether any active acne remains to manage first. True indented scars need a different pathway from flat colour marks, so an accurate assessment is the foundation of an honest plan.
Targeted Treatment Plan
We build a plan that supports collagen renewal and resurfaces the skin. Treatments may include DMK Enzyme Therapy, chemical peels, skin needling and the PicoSure Pro laser — chosen for your scar type and skin tone.
Maintenance & Prevention
We guide you on sun protection and a home routine that supports collagen health, and schedule maintenance to help sustain improvement. We also help prevent new scarring by managing any ongoing breakouts.
Treatments for Acne Scars
Scar improvement is led by clinical treatments that support collagen renewal and resurfacing. Plans are matched to your scar type and skin tone.
Luxury Facials — Gentle, No Downtime
For acne scars, clinical treatments are the recommended starting point — true scarring sits in the deeper layers where facials alone cannot reach. A gentle facial may be added to your plan to support overall skin health between clinical sessions.
Clinical Treatments — Advanced
DMK Enzyme Therapy
Revises skin function and supports healthy tissue, helping prepare the skin to respond well to resurfacing treatments.
Learn More → ResurfacingChemical Peels
Helps smooth surface texture and soften the appearance of shallower scars and surrounding tone.
Learn More → Collagen RenewalBCN Micro Needling
A core treatment for indented scarring — it creates controlled micro-channels that stimulate collagen renewal to help soften the look of atrophic scars over a course of sessions.
Learn More →Signature Devices
PicoSure Pro Laser
A picosecond laser that, with its Focus lens, supports deep collagen renewal — a valuable option for improving the texture and appearance of acne scarring across a range of skin tones.
Learn More → Also AvailableXERF Skin Tightening
A TGA-registered dual-frequency radiofrequency treatment for structural skin tightening rather than a scar treatment. It may sit alongside your plan if firming is also a goal — your clinician will advise.
Learn More →Start Improving Your Scars
Book a professional scar assessment at our Chatswood clinic. We will identify your scar type and design a clinical plan to help improve texture and appearance.
Level 2, 12 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 · Tue–Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM