Microneedling for Acne Scars in London

Acne scarring is not surface pigment. Boxcar, rolling and icepick scars sit in the dermis, where the original inflammation broke down collagen and left a depression behind. That is why surface creams and light exfoliation rarely change them.

Microneedling reaches that layer. For scar tissue our protocol sets a depth of 1.0 to 2.0 mm, deeper than a routine facial pass, and the practitioner works in vertical, horizontal and diagonal passes. The controlled micro-channels break up the fibrous tethering under a rolling scar and trigger fresh collagen and elastin to fill the gap.

Depth is never assumed. Every appointment starts with a skin assessment on the Fitzpatrick scale and a medical history review. Active breakouts are a contraindication, so we treat scarring once the skin has settled, and we tell you honestly if a course is likely to help before you book one.

In London, Komal (Medical Esthetician) performs this treatment at our Thompson Road clinic, which holds 4.9 out of 5 across 202 verified Fresha reviews. Scar work is planned as a course rather than a single visit, so the first appointment is an honest assessment of which scar types you actually have and what a course can realistically change.