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AL Aesthetics – Solihull
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: Closed
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Sunday: Closed
Smoother-looking skin after acne, planned around you
Acne scar treatment in Solihull that starts with an honest assessment of your scar type and realistic, tailored options.
Overview
Acne scars can linger long after breakouts settle. Pitted texture, uneven skin and post-acne marks can keep affecting confidence even when acne is no longer active. At AL Aesthetics in Solihull, acne scar plans are personalised and realistic, designed to improve the appearance of scarring and help you understand which options suit your scar type. Your consultation looks at whether you have textural scars, pigmentation marks, active acne or a mix, which then shapes the plan.
What are acne scars?
Acne scars are changes in the skin that develop after inflamed acne heals. They can look like pitted areas, uneven texture, rolling depressions, small indentations or raised scars. It is important to tell true scars apart from post-acne pigmentation: pigmentation marks look brown, red or purple, while scars involve a change in texture or structure. Many people have both, which is why assessment matters.
What causes acne scarring?
Scarring can happen when inflammation reaches the deeper layers of the skin and disrupts collagen repair. Deeper or cystic breakouts, picking, squeezing and delayed treatment all raise the risk. Skin type, acne severity and genetics also influence how skin heals.
Signs of acne scarring
You may see shallow indentations, rolling texture, box-like depressions, ice-pick marks, enlarged-looking pores, a generally uneven surface or post-inflammatory pigmentation. The scar type guides which treatment is most appropriate. If acne is still active, we may suggest settling breakouts first to reduce the risk of new scars.
How we assess your skin
We assess scar type, depth, skin tone, any active acne, sensitivity, pigmentation, your downtime preferences and your expectations, and review previous acne treatments and current skincare. Scar treatment usually takes a course and improves gradually, so we explain what is realistic rather than promising complete removal.
Treatments that may help acne scars
- SkinPen Microneedling: Creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate the skin's natural repair process. Over a course, it may improve the look of textural scars, uneven skin and shallow pitted areas.
- Chemical Peel: May help improve texture, brighten post-acne marks and support smoother-looking skin, often used alongside or between other treatments.
- ZO Skin Health Facial and homecare: A structured routine can support cell turnover, skin quality, barrier function and pigmentation management, and help prepare and maintain results.
Recommended skincare for acne-scarred skin
Skincare for scarring focuses on barrier support, daily SPF, controlled exfoliation and ingredients that support texture and tone. If you are still breakout-prone, the routine avoids products that may clog pores. Sun protection matters in particular, because UV makes post-acne marks and uneven tone look more obvious.
Our approach
Scar treatment needs careful planning. We assess your scars, your current skin and your expectations before recommending anything, then advise honestly whether microneedling, peels, skincare or a combined plan suits you best. The focus is gradual, realistic improvement.
Why choose AL Aesthetics?
A personalised, honest approach to a concern that benefits from patience: clear assessment, realistic expectations and a plan built around your scar type rather than a fixed menu.
Consultation CTA
If acne scars are affecting your confidence, Book a skin assessment at AL Aesthetics in Solihull. We will assess your skin and recommend a plan to improve the appearance of scarring safely and realistically.
Your Consultation – what to expect.
Initial Consultation
Your Treatment
Specialist Aftercare
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chemical peel help acne scars?
A peel may help with texture, post-acne marks and milder scarring. Deeper scars often need a combined approach such as microneedling and skincare.
How many sessions will I need?
Often, yes. If breakouts are still active, we may recommend settling them first to reduce the risk of new scars forming.
Do I need to treat active acne first?
Often, yes. If breakouts are still active, we may recommend settling them first to reduce the risk of new scars forming.
Is microneedling good for acne scars?
SkinPen microneedling may help some types of scarring, particularly shallow textural scars. Suitability depends on your skin type, scar type and whether acne is still active.
Can acne scars be completely removed?
Most acne scars cannot be guaranteed to disappear completely. Treatment aims to improve the appearance of scarring, smooth texture and support better skin quality over time.
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