Scars

Facial and body scars appear after an injury, surgery, or acne breakout. These marks can create an uneven texture and affect overall skin tone uniformity. 

Facial skin showing light scars before a treatment designed to improve texture, radiance and overall evenness.

Understanding Scars

What is it?

Scars form when the skin repairs an injury, procedure, or acne breakout. 

Their appearance varies depending on the type: 

  • Red or brown scars: recent marks or post-inflammatory pigmentation 
  • Indented scars (acne scars): depressions often caused by inflammatory acne 
  • Raised scars: thick or firm scars due to excess collagen production 

Natural but sometimes bothersome, scars can affect skin texture and the appearance of the complexion. 

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    Causes & Triggering Factors

    Scar formation depends on various factors related to skin type, inflammation, and the healing process. 

    Inflammatory Acne

    Deep or unmanaged breakouts can damage the dermis and leave atrophic (indented), pigmented, or textured scars that persist over time. 

    After inflammatory acne: deep blemishes may leave scars and alter the skin’s texture.

    Surgical procedures

    Even with proper technique, some incisions may leave visible scars depending on the location, method, and skin quality. Proper post-operative care is essential for optimal healing.

    Surgical procedures: some incisions may leave visible scars depending on skin type and healing.

    Injuries or burns

    Cuts, burns, or scrapes trigger inflammation. When deeper layers are 
    affected, the skin may repair itself with thicker or more visible scars.

    Injuries or burns: skin trauma can cause inflammation and promote scar formation.

    Skin picking or
    manipulation

    Picking at acne or scabs increases inflammation, delays healing, and significantly raises the risk of long-lasting marks, especially on acne-prone or sensitive skin. 

    Skin manipulation: picking or popping blemishes delays healing and promotes persistent marks.

    Genetic predisposition 

    Some individuals naturally produce excess collagen during healing, leading to raised hypertrophic or keloid scars that can be more visible or uncomfortable. 

    Genetic factors: excessive healing may promote hypertrophic or keloid scars.

    Our Recommended Treatments

    Microneedling treatment at Epiderma to improve skin texture and reduce acne scars, wrinkles and pigmentation spots.

    Microneedling

    Stimulates skin regeneration and improves overall texture.

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    Traitement de peeling chimique pour exfolier la peau, corriger les taches, l'acné, les ridules et raviver l’éclat du visage.

    Chemical Peels

    Exfoliate superficial layers and encourage cell renewal. 

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    PRP facial treatment to stimulate collagen and improve wrinkles, dark circles and overall skin texture.

    PRP Facial

    Uses natural growth factors from your own blood to boost tissue repair.

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    Application of biomimetic exosomes to the skin to enhance radiance and boost cellular regeneration.

    Exosomes

    Enhance skin regeneration and repair; ideal for improving texture and accelerating recovery after PRP.

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    Prevention Tips

    During skin healing 

    • Avoid picking or touching wounds or acne 
    • Cleanse the area gently 
    • Keep the skin hydrated 
    • Protect healing skin from the sun 

    Healthy habits for better regeneration

    • Eat foods rich in vitamins A, C, and zinc 
    • Drink plenty of water 
    • Get quality sleep and manage stress 

    What to avoid

    • Do not pick acne, scabs, or crusts
    • Avoid tanning and prolonged sun exposure
    • Do not use harsh or irritating products on healing skin

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Yes. Even years later, treatments such as PRP can improve their texture and appearance. 

    A scar affects the skin’s texture (raised or indented), while a dark spot affects only pigment. Post-inflammatory marks fade more easily and can improve with brightening treatments. 

    Scar color depends on blood circulation and melanin production during healing. New scars are often pink or red and may darken with sun exposure. Sunscreen helps prevent hyperpigmentation.