The principle of acne scar treatment can be summarized as first identifying the scar type, then combining procedures suited to that type to ease tissue adhesion and promote skin regeneration at the same time. Because the procedures that respond differ depending on the scar shape, such as boxcar, rolling or ice-pick, an approach with a single device alone is limited. Below is the actual sequence step by step, from diagnosis to maintenance.
Why Does Acne Scar Treatment Need Steps?
Acne scars are a condition in which skin tissue has become tethered or collagen has been lost, so the improvement from surface lasers alone is limited. Based on the differences in principle between scar types, Repic Clinic in Gangnam organizes its program in the order of diagnosis → procedure combination → treatment → maintenance. If you skip this order and repeat only one device, only the surface may improve while the adhesion remains, which can feel like a recurrence.
The 4 Steps of Acne Scar Treatment
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STEP 1. Diagnosing the Scar Type
Based on precise skin diagnosis data, the clinic checks whether the scar is closer to the boxcar, rolling or ice-pick type, and how much adhesion and how much damage to the dermis there is. In practice, several types are often mixed on one face, so at this stage the clinic also judges whether different areas need different approaches.
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STEP 2. Deciding the Procedure Combination
Depending on the diagnosis, subcision, CureJet and Collaum are combined. Subcision separates and lifts the tethered scar tissue, while CureJet and Collaum help with regeneration and collagen remodeling. Repic Scar Care is a signature acne scar treatment that designs this combination as a single program.
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STEP 3. Treatment and Recovery
Right after a procedure, redness or slight swelling may appear, and it is known to usually settle within a few days. Scar treatment is generally repeated 3–5 times on average, at intervals of 3–6 months, and an explanation that scars disappear completely after a single session is medically inaccurate.
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STEP 4. Maintenance
Between treatments, sun protection and minimizing skin irritation are recommended. Because collagen regeneration takes time, a common approach to care is to adjust the intensity of the next session through regular progress checks.
Keloid Scars Are Approached Separately
Unlike acne scars, a keloid is an overgrowth of tissue, and keloid injection treatment is considered first rather than subcision or a laser combination. At the diagnosis stage, Repic Clinic in Gangnam distinguishes ordinary scars from keloids and designs a different treatment direction for each.
Summary of Approaches by Scar Type
| Scar type | Main features | Approach considered first |
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| Boxcar | Angular depressions with clear edges | Mainly Fraxel laser |
| Rolling | Gentle, wave-like depressions with tethering | Mainly subcision |
| Ice-pick | Narrow, deep pits | Punch excision considered first |
| Mixed | Several types together | Combination of subcision, CureJet and Collaum |
If you follow this order, you can check the degree of improvement step by step without skipping the scar type, and adjust the intensity of the next treatment. Accurate diagnosis and the right procedure combination need to be confirmed through an in-person consultation.
Official Information
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.
