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Acne Scar Treatment
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The Breakout Healed. The Mark Stayed.

Acne scars form when a breakout damages the deeper layers of the skin. Some leave flat red or brown marks; others leave true indentations where tissue was lost. The two behave very differently — which is why every scar plan at Ageless Esthetics starts with a proper skin analysis, not a one-size-fits-all facial.

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Pigmented Marks vs. Indented Scars

Flat red or brown marks are discoloration left behind after a blemish heals — they respond well to resurfacing and brightening treatments like chemical peels and customized HydraFacials. Indented scars are made of tough, tethered tissue; improving them means breaking up that tissue with microneedling so new collagen can help lift the scar base. Consistent home care between sessions supports the collagen your skin is rebuilding.

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Common Types of Acne Scars

Rolling Scars

Soft, sloping depressions that give the skin a wavy, uneven look — most visible in side lighting.

Boxcar Scars

Wider indentations with defined edges and a flat base, often left by inflamed breakouts on the cheeks.

Ice-Pick Scars

Narrow, deep pits that look like enlarged pores. The most stubborn type, improved gradually over a series of sessions.

Pigmented Marks

Flat red or brown spots left after a blemish heals. Technically discoloration rather than scarring — and usually the fastest to improve.

How We Treat Acne Scars at Ageless Esthetics

Microneedling ($350 / $440 custom) — our workhorse for indented scars: controlled micro-channels prompt the skin to build new collagen and gradually lift the scar base over a series of sessions. Medical-grade chemical peels (from $180) — resurface the skin and fade red and brown post-acne marks. Custom HydraFacial ($250) — deep cleansing with boosters chosen for discoloration. Laser Genesis — for lingering post-acne redness and overall tone.

Microneedling
Chemical Peels
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Laser Genesis
Facial laser skin rejuvenation treatment at Ageless Esthetics Calgary

Scar Treatment Safety & Customization

Every scar plan is built and performed by a licensed esthetician using medical-grade products. If you still have active breakouts, we treat those first — working on scars over inflamed skin slows progress on both. And we’ll always be honest about expectations: these treatments reduce the appearance of scarring over a series of sessions; nothing reputable erases deep scars overnight.

Still getting active breakouts? Start with our acne treatment in Calgary — clearing them first protects your scar results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ll be straight with you: no treatment erases true acne scars completely, and you should be wary of anyone who promises that. What professional treatment can do is significantly reduce their appearance — softening indentations, fading pigmented marks, and smoothing the surrounding texture so scars catch far less light. Most clients are genuinely surprised by how much less visible their scarring becomes over a properly planned series of sessions.
Most clients see meaningful improvement over three to six sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart — your skin needs that time between visits to build new collagen. Shallow rolling scars tend to respond fastest, while deep ice-pick scars take the longest. At your free consultation we’ll assess your scar types and map out a realistic timeline, then adjust the plan as your skin responds.
Dark or red marks (post-inflammatory pigmentation) are flat discoloration left after a blemish heals — the skin’s surface is intact, and they typically fade much faster with peels, HydraFacials, and diligent sun protection. True scars are textural: the skin healed with a dent or raised area. Many people have both at once, which is why we examine your skin carefully before recommending anything.
Active acne comes first. Treating scars on skin that’s still breaking out means new marks appear as fast as old ones fade — and inflamed skin doesn’t respond as well to collagen-building treatments. We’ll usually start with a clearing plan, such as our Clarifying Acne HydraFacial MD ($350), then transition to dedicated scar work once your skin has calmed down. It’s the faster route overall.
At Ageless Esthetics, microneedling is $350, or $440 for a custom session with specialized serums, and medical-grade chemical peels start at $180. A Custom HydraFacial with targeted boosters is $250. Because scar work is done in a series, we’ll give you a complete plan with total expected cost at your free consultation — no surprises partway through.
A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment, so most clients describe the sensation as light scratching rather than pain. Afterwards, expect your skin to look and feel like a mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, with possible light flaking as it renews. Most people return to normal activities the next day — we’ll send you home with simple aftercare instructions to keep your skin comfortable.

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