Scars · Pune
Acne scar treatment in Pune: the options, explained
6 min read · Published 21 September 2026 · Updated 21 September 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr Ankita Shah, Lead Dermatologist
Acne scars are one of the most common reasons adults in Pune seek a dermatologist, often years after the acne itself has settled. The good news is that scar treatment has become far more precise. The catch is that no single treatment suits every scar, and choosing the wrong one wastes time and money.
First, what kind of scars are they?
Ice-pick scars are narrow and deep. Boxcar scars are wider with sharp edges. Rolling scars are broad, soft depressions caused by fibrous bands pulling the skin down. Many people have a mix, and some also have post-inflammatory marks, flat dark spots, which are pigmentation, not scarring, and are treated differently.
A dermatologist maps scar types under good lighting before suggesting treatment. This step decides everything that follows.
The main treatments
Fractional CO₂ laser creates microscopic columns of controlled injury that trigger collagen remodelling across the treated area. It suits boxcar and rolling scars and overall texture; there is downtime of several days as the skin heals.
Subcision releases the fibrous bands under rolling scars using a fine needle, allowing the depression to lift. It is often combined with other treatments.
Micro-needling radiofrequency (MNRF) delivers energy into the dermis through insulated needles, remodelling collagen with less surface disruption, useful for Indian skin where pigmentation risk needs managing.
TCA CROSS applies a high-strength acid precisely into individual ice-pick scars to stimulate collagen from the base up. It is a focused treatment for a specific scar type.
Why combinations are common
Because most people have mixed scar types, plans usually combine two or more approaches over a series of sessions. Results build gradually as collagen remodels over months, and improvement rather than complete erasure is the honest goal.
Timing and aftercare in Pune
Laser resurfacing needs strict sun avoidance while the skin heals, so many people prefer to schedule it outside peak summer. Post-treatment care, gentle cleansing, moisturising, sunscreen and no picking, protects the result and reduces the risk of pigmentation.
At Own Skin in Camp, acne scar plans are designed for Indian skin after a scar-type assessment.
Frequently asked questions
- Can acne scars be removed completely?
- Complete removal cannot be promised. The realistic goal is significant, visible improvement in depth and texture over a series of treatments.
- Is fractional CO₂ laser safe for Indian skin?
- Yes, when settings are conservative and chosen by a dermatologist, with careful sun protection and aftercare to manage pigmentation risk.
- Should I treat active acne first?
- Yes. Scar treatment is planned once active acne is controlled, otherwise new scars keep forming.
Related treatments at Own Skin
This article is general information and does not replace a consultation. Sources and references: shared on request at the clinic.
