Skin Concerns · Acne Scars
Acne Scar Treatment & Removal in Singapore
Smoother skin after acne starts here. At DrPlus in Tanjong Pagar and East Coast, our doctors assess your scar type and build a personalised treatment and removal plan to improve texture, soften visible scarring, and restore calmer, more confident-looking skin — for patients across Singapore.
Acne may fade. Scars need a different plan.
Unlike active breakouts or post-acne marks, true acne scars affect the texture and structure of the skin. Your treatment plan should depend on scar type, depth, skin tone, and healing response — not just one machine or one session.
— Scar Types
Not all acne scars are treated the same way
Identifying your scar type is the first step toward an effective treatment plan. Below are the four most common atrophic scar patterns we treat at DrPlus.
Rolling scars
Soft, wave-like depressions that give skin an uneven, undulating texture. They form when fibrous bands tether the skin surface down to deeper tissue. Because the underlying structure is the issue, surface-only treatments have limited effect — the tethering must be released first.
Treatment suitability
Boxcar scars
Wider, shallow-to-medium depressions with clearly defined, punched-out edges — similar in shape to chickenpox scars. They result from tissue loss after deep inflammation. The sharper the edge, the harder they are to resurface, but a combination approach often yields visible improvement.
Treatment suitability
Ice pick scars
Narrow, deep channels that extend into the dermis or beyond, resembling a puncture wound. They are the hardest atrophic scars to treat because broad resurfacing cannot reach deep enough. Targeted, focused approaches are almost always required before any surface treatment.
Treatment suitability
Atrophic scars
Flat, discoloured marks — red (erythema) or brown (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) — left after acne heals. Unlike true structural scars, atrophic marks represent pigment or vascular changes rather than tissue loss. Many fade on their own over months; targeted treatment can accelerate clearance significantly.
Treatment suitability
— Treatments
Personalised treatments for different acne scar types
No single treatment works for every scar. Your treatment plan may combine different modalities depending on scar depth, skin condition, downtime tolerance, and desired outcomes.
CO₂ Laser
Best for: Surface texture, atrophic scars, roughnessHelps resurface damaged skin and stimulate collagen remodelling to improve uneven texture over time.
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Subcision
Best for: Rolling or tethered scarsReleases fibrous bands beneath the skin that pull scars downward, helping depressed scars look softer.
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RF Microneedling
Best for: Mixed scars, texture, collagen supportUses controlled energy and microneedling to support collagen renewal with generally shorter downtime than ablative resurfacing.
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Chemical Peel
Best for: Post-acne marks, tone, mild texture, acne controlHelps improve skin clarity, congestion, pigmentation, and mild surface irregularity.
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Combination Plans
Best for: Mixed acne scarringMany patients have more than one scar type. Your doctor may sequence treatments for better overall texture improvement.
Discuss Suitability— Compare Options
Compare acne scar treatment options
| Treatment | Best for | Downtime | Typical sessions | Improvement timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Laser | Texture, atrophic scars, resurfacing | 3–7 days | 2–4 | Gradual over weeks to months |
| Subcision | Rolling, tethered scars | Bruising/swelling | 1–3 | Improves as swelling settles and collagen remodels |
| RF Microneedling | Mixed scars, collagen support | 1–3 days | 3–6 | Gradual collagen remodelling |
| Chemical Peel | Marks, tone, acne support | Light flaking | 4–6 | Progressive clarity and tone improvement |
Best for: Texture, atrophic scars, resurfacing
Downtime: 3–7 days
Sessions: 2–4
Timeline: Gradual over weeks to months
Best for: Rolling, tethered scars
Downtime: Bruising/swelling
Sessions: 1–3
Timeline: Improves as swelling settles and collagen remodels
Best for: Mixed scars, collagen support
Downtime: 1–3 days
Sessions: 3–6
Timeline: Gradual collagen remodelling
Best for: Marks, tone, acne support
Downtime: Light flaking
Sessions: 4–6
Timeline: Progressive clarity and tone improvement
Your actual treatment plan depends on your scar type, skin condition, and doctor's assessment.
— Your Journey
Your acne scar treatment journey
Scar consultation
We review your skin concerns, acne history, previous treatments, and goals.
Skin and scar mapping
Your doctor identifies scar types such as rolling, boxcar, ice pick, post-acne marks, and uneven texture.
Personalised treatment plan
You'll receive a recommended plan based on suitability, downtime, and expected treatment sequence.
Treatment and follow-up
Your progress is reviewed over time, with aftercare guidance and adjustments where needed.
Scar consultation
We review your skin concerns, acne history, previous treatments, and goals.
Skin and scar mapping
Your doctor identifies scar types such as rolling, boxcar, ice pick, post-acne marks, and uneven texture.
Personalised treatment plan
You'll receive a recommended plan based on suitability, downtime, and expected treatment sequence.
Treatment and follow-up
Your progress is reviewed over time, with aftercare guidance and adjustments where needed.
— Why DrPlus
Why choose DrPlus for acne scars?
Doctor-led scar assessment
Your doctor assesses scar type, scar depth, active acne, skin tone, and downtime preference before recommending treatment.
Combination treatment planning
Acne scars often need more than one approach. We plan around your skin rather than forcing every patient into one device.
Progressive, natural-looking improvement
The goal is smoother, healthier-looking skin over time — with realistic expectations and proper aftercare.
Private care in Singapore
A calm, discreet clinical experience from consultation to follow-up.
— Your treating doctor
A personalised plan starts with proper skin assessment
Dr Kenneth Lee
Aesthetic Physician
DrPlus Aesthetics Clinic
Dr Kenneth Lee completed his medical degree at Cardiff University, UK, under a Public Service Department scholarship, and trained across London hospitals in general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, and emergency medicine before returning to Asia to specialise in aesthetic and regenerative medicine.
He holds LCP certification for Aesthetic Practices in Malaysia and continues to train with the Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group in Singapore and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. His focused interest in collagen science and skin regeneration led Channel NewsAsia to feature him as “The Collagen Doc®”.
When you consult at DrPlus, that background is what guides your assessment — not a treatment menu.
Dr Kenneth Lee · Qualifications
- MBBCh· Cardiff University · UK
- GDipFP Dermatology· NUS · Singapore
- Aesthetic Medicine· AAAM · USA
- LCP Certified· Malaysia
12+
Years Experience
8k+
Treatments
Recognised across aesthetics and wellness care
DrPlus and Dr Kenneth Lee have received regional and international recognition across aesthetic medicine, collagen treatment, and clinic partnership categories.
Aesthetician of the Year
Health & Wellness Awards, 2025
Skinvive Early User Award
Juvéderm / Allergan Aesthetics
Collagen Treatment of the Year
Asia-Pacific
Restylane Bronze Award
Galderma, 2025
— Our Singapore clinics
Three Singapore clinics, one doctor-led standard
Consultations and treatments are available at all three clinics — choose whichever is more convenient: the Tanjong Pagar CBD, Katong on the East Coast, or the Novena medical district.
Tanjong Pagar / CBD
Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic Singapore (Tanjong Pagar)
160 Robinson Road #03-10, SBF Center
Singapore 068914
About a three-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (East–West Line); the building has a carpark.
East Coast / Katong
Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic (East Coast)
66 East Coast Road #03-05, The Flow Mall
Singapore 428778
A short walk from Marine Parade MRT (Thomson–East Coast Line); The Flow Mall has a carpark.
Novena
Dr Plus Aesthetics Clinic (Novena)
10 Sinaran Drive #10-30, Novena Medical Centre
Singapore 307506
A short sheltered walk from Novena MRT (North–South Line); Novena Medical Centre has a carpark.
— FAQ
Acne scar treatment FAQ
The most suitable treatment depends on your scar type. Rolling scars often respond to subcision, boxcar and atrophic scars to CO₂ laser or RF microneedling, and post-acne marks to chemical peels or pico laser. At DrPlus in Singapore, your doctor maps your scar types and recommends a personalised plan — many patients benefit from a combination approach rather than one device alone.
Acne scar removal aims to significantly improve the appearance of scarring rather than aim for complete erasure. Pimple scars — the marks or depressions left after breakouts — are treated the same way as acne scars. Depending on scar depth and type, treatments like CO₂ laser, subcision, or RF microneedling can substantially reduce visible scarring over a series of sessions.
DrPlus Aesthetic Clinic at Tanjong Pagar and East Coast offers doctor-led scar treatment for acne scars, pimple scars, and post-acne marks. Your doctor assesses your scar type before recommending a treatment plan. We welcome patients from across Singapore.
It depends on your scar type, depth, skin tone, and whether you still have active acne. Some scars respond better to resurfacing, while tethered scars may need subcision or combination treatment.
Most acne scar treatments aim to improve and soften scars, not promise complete removal. Results vary depending on scar depth, skin type, treatment choice, and healing response.
CO₂ laser can help improve surface texture and certain atrophic scars, but it may not be suitable for every scar type or skin tone. A doctor’s assessment is needed.
They treat different problems. Subcision helps release tethered rolling scars, while laser improves surface texture. Some patients may benefit from both.
If you still have frequent inflamed acne, your doctor may recommend controlling active acne before starting scar-focused procedures.
Many patients need a series of treatments because collagen remodelling and scar improvement happen gradually.
Yes. Mixed acne scars often benefit from a combination plan such as subcision with laser or RF microneedling, depending on suitability.
Some treatments need extra caution in pigmentation-prone skin. Your doctor will assess your skin tone and recommend suitable settings or alternatives.
Yes. Acne scarring on the back, shoulders and chest is assessed the same way as facial scarring, though body skin heals differently and often needs adjusted settings, different modalities or more conservative pacing. Your doctor examines the affected areas at consultation and explains what improvement is realistic for body scars.
The treatments are the same, and a large share of acne scar patients are men. Thicker, oilier skin and daily shaving are factored into the plan and aftercare — for example timing sessions around shaving and sun exposure. No special preparation is needed beyond the standard doctor assessment.
Costs in Singapore vary widely because acne scar treatment is a plan, not a single procedure — the price depends on your scar types, which modalities are combined (subcision, CO₂ laser, RF microneedling, peels), and how many sessions your skin realistically needs. We do not publish prices; after your doctor has mapped your scars you receive a personalised, written quote with no obligation to proceed. WhatsApp us a photo of your scars and we can usually explain what your plan would involve within minutes.
Acne scar treatment is a multi-session journey, and patients tell us they choose us for the assessment quality — a doctor who maps every scar type and sequences subcision, laser and microneedling honestly, rather than selling a single machine. Sessions are typically spaced 4–8 weeks apart, and both our Tanjong Pagar and East Coast clinics are easy to plan visits around. Send us photos on WhatsApp first and your doctor will tell you plainly what improvement is realistic before you plan anything.
— Acne Scar Education
Learn how acne scars form, why scar type matters, and which treatments may help
A doctor-led series written to help you understand your skin before any consultation in Singapore. Start with the foundations, then explore the individual scar types and treatment options. Each guide links back to the relevant treatment pages at DrPlus.
— Book Your Visit
Start with a doctor-led scar assessment
Send us a photo or book a private consultation. Your doctor will assess your scar type and recommend a suitable treatment plan for your skin.
- Doctor-led assessment and recommendations
- Singapore clinics at Tanjong Pagar, East Coast and Novena
- Reviewed personally — not auto-routed
- Reply via WhatsApp, typically within one business day
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