Acne Scars & Breakouts: From Treatment to Long-Term Skin Health

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Acne Scars & Breakouts: From Treatment to Long-Term Skin Health

Acne isn’t just a teenage problem—it affects adults too, often leaving behind stubborn scars, redness, and uneven texture. At Skin Revision in Beaconsfield, we take a clinical, personalised approach to treating both active breakouts and long-term scarring. Our clients come from all across Buckinghamshire, including Gerrards Cross, Chesham, Amersham, Chalfont St Peter, Maidenhead, and High Wycombe.

Why Do We Get Acne?

Acne develops when oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria clog the pores. Contributing factors include:

  • Hormonal changes (teenagers, pregnancy, or adult hormonal shifts)
  • Stress and lifestyle factors
  • Diet
  • Genetics
  • Poor skin barrier function
  • Inflammation and excess oil production

Even after acne heals, it can leave behind scars, pigmentation, and enlarged pores—particularly in clients we have seen from Marlow, Seer Green, Gerrards Cross, and Beaconsfield, who often seek treatments for both current acne and its aftermath.

Types of Acne Scars

Understanding the type of scarring is key to choosing the right treatment.

Advanced Acne & Scar Treatments at Skin Revision

We use evidence-based treatments that improve both active acne and the scars it leaves behind.

1. Microneedling

  • Stimulates collagen production by creating tiny micro-channels in the skin.
  • Improves texture, scars, and pigmentation.
  • Clinical studies show microneedling can reduce acne scar severity by up to 50% after three sessions.

2. DMK Skin Revision Programme

  • Restores balance to skin function.
  • Enzyme therapy works at a cellular level to reduce inflammation and rebuild structure.
  • Excellent for clients with both active acne and scarring.

3. BioRePeel

  • A no-downtime peel that resurfaces and brightens.
  • Removes post-inflammatory pigmentation while stimulating collagen renewal.
  • Particularly popular among younger clients in places such as Chalfont St Peter, Maidenhead, Cookham and Amersham.

4. LED Tri-Wave Therapy

  • Blue light reduces acne-causing bacteria.
  • Red and near-infrared light reduce inflammation and encourage healing.
  • Comfortable, non-invasive, and safe for all skin types.

A Personalised Plan

No two acne cases are the same. That’s why we recommend starting with a Skin Consultation. We’ll assess:

  • Type of acne or scarring
  • Triggers and lifestyle factors
  • Suitability for treatments such as Microneedling, DMK, BioRePeel, or LED

Often, a combination approach works best—for example, using DMK Skin Revision and LED Therapy to remove and calm breakouts, respectively, while planning Microneedling to treat scarring.

Aftercare & Long-Term Skin Health

  • Use gentle, non-comedogenic skincare (we may recommend AlumierMD products).
  • Always wear SPF to prevent pigmentation from worsening.
  • Avoid picking or squeezing spots.
  • Commit to a consistent treatment plan—real results take time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can acne scars really be removed?

They can be significantly improved. Treatments like Microneedling, BioRePeel, and DMK Enzyme Therapy remodel skin and reduce scars.

How many sessions will I need?

Many clients may need a course of 3–8 treatments for noticeable results, though some improvement is often seen after the first session.

Can I have treatment for acne scars if I still have active acne?

Yes. We treat active acne with LED Therapy and DMK, while planning for scar revision once inflammation is under control.

Is it painful?

Microneedling may cause mild discomfort, but numbing cream can be applied. LED light therapy and DMK treatments are comfortable.

Do you treat clients from outside Beaconsfield?

Yes, we welcome clients from Gerrards Cross, Chesham, Amersham, Chalfont St Peter, Maidenhead and High Wycombe.