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Acne Scars

Acne scars come in several forms: rolling, boxcar, icepick and flat marks or redness left behind. No single treatment suits all of them, so a plan usually combines two or three methods. The budget question is which methods, in what order and over how many months.

Common causes

  • Deep or prolonged inflammatory acne that damages collagen
  • Picking or squeezing lesions, which deepens the injury
  • Loss of tissue, producing depressed (atrophic) scars
  • Excess tissue forming raised scars in some people
  • Delayed treatment of active acne

How doctors usually approach it

Classify the scars
The doctor identifies the type and depth, since icepick scars, rolling scars and flat marks call for different tools and different costs.
Release and fill
Tethered rolling scars may need subcision, while some depressions are lifted with a collagen-stimulating injectable.
Resurface
Fractional lasers or microneedle radiofrequency remodel texture over a series of visits.
Target icepick scars
A focused acid technique is used on narrow, deep scars and is repeated at intervals.
Treat marks and redness
Pigment and vascular lasers or boosters address color, which is a separate item from depth.

Treatments often discussed

Resurfacing & ScarsMicroneedle RFMicroneedle RF pricing hinges on the tip or cartridge, the depth and shot count and the number of sessions, since tips are single-use consumables.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsCO2 Fractional LaserCO2 fractional laser pricing depends on the area, treatment depth and density, and the number of sessions, with downtime care as a further line.Price after consultationLaser & PigmentPico LaserPico laser prices change with the treatment goal, the handpiece or mode used and whether you are paying for the full face or specific spots.From ₩30,000Skin BoostersRejuran (PN Skin Booster)Rejuran is priced by vial or syringe, treated area and session count, and the product line used changes the total.From ₩270,000Resurfacing & ScarsErbium Fractional LaserErbium fractional laser pricing follows the area, depth setting and number of sessions, and is often positioned between light and deep resurfacing.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsNon-Ablative Fractional Laser (Fraxel-type)Non-ablative fractional laser is sold as a series, so the price per session, the area and the number of visits drive the total.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsMicroneedlingMicroneedling is usually priced per session by area, and the main variables are whether serums, PRP or other add-ons are included.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsSubcision for Acne ScarsSubcision is usually priced per session and per treated area, and the number of scars and sessions matters more than the name of the procedure.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsTCA CROSS for Icepick ScarsTCA CROSS is usually priced per session with a short quote that depends on the number of icepick scars and the acid strength used.Price after consultationInjectablesJuvelook (PDLLA)Juvelook is priced per vial and per session, and the number of sessions in a course is a key part of the total.Price after consultationHair & ScalpPRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) for Face and ScalpPRP pricing depends on the kit used, the area treated and how many sessions are planned, and the blood draw and preparation time are part of what you are paying for.Price after consultation

Budgeting for acne scars: how plans are priced

Scar plans rarely use a single line. A typical quote may include a resurfacing session count, a subcision visit, an injectable and a booster, each with its own unit: sessions, shots, cc or vials. Ask the doctor to list the steps in order and to say which are essential and which are optional. Comparing two clinics is only fair when both list the same steps.

The cost curve is front-loaded for some methods and spread out for others. Resurfacing sessions are spaced a month or more apart, and the improvement builds gradually. That means prepaid packages may span longer than a stay in Korea. Ask whether the plan can be split across trips, and whether a downtime-heavy step needs to be scheduled early or late in the visit.

Be cautious about promises of full removal. Scars improve to a degree that varies by person and type, and deep scars often retain some visible texture. Expect side effects such as redness, crusting, swelling and pigment change after resurfacing, and plan for the cost of aftercare. A staged approach, beginning with the step the doctor thinks will help most, keeps spending proportionate to what you actually see.

Acne Scars: common questions

Why do scar quotes include several treatments?

Different scar types respond to different methods, so plans combine steps. Ask for each one to be listed with its unit and count.

How long does a scar plan take?

Usually several months, with sessions spaced weeks apart. Your doctor can estimate after seeing the scars.

Is it better to pay for the whole plan at once?

Not necessarily. Paying in stages lets you see the response and adjust.

Can acne scars be removed completely?

Improvement is the realistic aim. Results vary and some texture often remains.

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