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info@scarsandlasers.co.nz
15 Green Lane East, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand
Monday - Friday: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
Acne scarring can present as depressions, tethered scars, or raised scars. Effective treatment requires accurate scar classification and staged intervention.
We treat:
Deep acne inflammation disrupts the dermal collagen matrix. During healing, the skin may:
Correctly identifying scar subtype and depth is essential for optimal outcomes.
(Available on Excel V and Excel V Plus)
Best for
Mild cases or isolated vessels.
How It Works
The long-pulse Nd:YAG laser emits energy at a wavelength absorbed by haemoglobin in blood vessels. This heat causes the targeted vessels to collapse, effectively treating both surface red veins and deeper blue veins.
Results
Treated vessels may disappear immediately or gradually fade over several weeks.
(Candela VBeam Perfecta, Excel V, Excel V Plus, Sciton BBL)
Best for
Stimulating collagen and vascular remodelling to reduce persistent skin redness.
How It Works
Often recommended in combination with vascular laser or BBL treatments to enhance skin healing, texture, and redness reduction.
(Candela VBeam Perfecta, Excel V, Excel V Plus, Sciton BBL)
Best for
More severe cases or large areas of visible facial veins and redness, particularly in rosacea.
How It Works
This approach layers multiple vascular-targeting technologies in one session, including:
Results
Effectively reduces visible veins, diffuse redness, and facial flushing commonly seen in rosacea.
Acne scar revision is a medical reconstruction process.
Assessment includes:
Many patients require combination therapy for meaningful improvement.
Acne scars form when deeper inflammation damages collagen in the skin. This is more common with cystic or nodular acne, picking or squeezing spots, or when acne is untreated for long periods.
Scars may be depressed (ice-pick, boxcar, rolling) or raised (hypertrophic or keloid), and each type requires different treatment. Genetics and skin type also influence how someone scars.
We offer a full range of dermatologist-led treatments, including:
Most patients require 3–6 sessions, spaced 4–8 weeks apart.
Collagen remodelling continues for 3–6 months after treatments, so improvements accumulate gradually.
While scars cannot be completely removed, most patients see 30–70% improvement depending on scar type and severity.
Yes. With our broad suite of devices, we safely treat all Fitzpatrick skin types, including darker skin tones.
Picosecond lasers and RF microneedling are excellent options for deeper skin types, while fractional lasers can be used with specialist settings.
A dermatologist-led assessment ensures the safest and most effective treatment while minimising risks such as pigmentation.
Discomfort is usually mild and managed with topical or local anaesthetic.
Downtime depends on the treatment:
We focus on long-term dermal reconstruction, not temporary surface improvement.
Different scars require different mechanisms of action.
For example:
Single-modality treatment often produces limited improvement. Combination therapy delivers superior long-term structural correction.
ACC funding eligibility is determined by the Accident Compensation Corporation on a case-by-case basis. Approval is dependent on injury acceptance, clinical indication, and ACC policy at the time of application. Not all treatments offered at Scars & Lasers are ACC-funded. Private fees may apply for unfunded components of care.
